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NFU Says John Deere $99M Settlement is a Step in the Right Direction
Line on Agriculture
Deere & Company agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging monopolization of farm equipment repair services. The 2022 lawsuit claimed Deere withheld repair software and collaborated with dealers to limit farmers' ability to repair their own equipment or use independent shops. While the settlement, pending final court approval, doesn't fully resolve the issue, it's seen as progress by the National Farmers Union. Deere also agreed to provide digital repair tools for a deca
Farm plantings in '26
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.
Getting Ag Noticed
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s Washington’s new millionaire’s tax, homelessness, trans girls in sports, or the war in Iran, there are a lot of matters in the news that seem to overshadow the farming crisis here in Washington.
From Sugar Mills to Cotton Fields
Southeast Regional Ag News
A carbon-rich leftover is turning into a powerful tool for healthier soil and bigger harvests.
Why Purdue Survey Shows Farmer Sentiment Improved
Line on Agriculture
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed improved farmer sentiment despite ongoing challenges such as tight margins, rising input costs, and higher financial risks. This improvement was partly due to bridge payments.
Peanuts Take Center Stage in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Advocates press Congress for stronger support amid challenging farm economics.
Prop 12 Spurs Costly Compliance for Farmers; Farm Bill Fix
Line on Agriculture
California's Proposition 12 has created a complex regulatory landscape for pork producers across the U.S. The issue is being addressed in the current version of the farm bill proposed by the House, which seeks to prevent states from imposing livestock production standards on out-of-state producers.
Ceasefire Impact on Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A two-week Iran war ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz is bringing new hope of relief for farmers and consumers.
Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.
Wheat Acreage Falls to 43.78M Amid Drought
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's recent plantings report revealed lower wheat acreage than expected, which Crossroads Co-Op regional manager Brian Irey believes is more accurate than earlier estimates
Grazing Action Plan
Idaho Ag Today
Teaching the federal employees how important our ranchers are, enhancing transparency and data access, expanding practical and management tools.
Egg Market Finds Its Footing
California Ag Today
Production gains are helping stabilize the egg market after last year’s disruption.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Prospective planting
Idaho Ag Today
Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains the intention and historical context of USDA's annual Prospective Plantings Report.
Forest Service Realigns to Western Lands
California Ag Today
Restructuring brings decision-makers closer to forests and agricultural stakeholders.
Egg Prices Crack Back Down
Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.
IFPA Mission
Fruit Grower Report
The international Fresh Produce Association is a trade group with the mission of helping businesses at every step along our food supply chain.
California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.