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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.
Strong Start for Beef Variety Meat Exports
California Ag Today
Early 2026 data shows significant gains in value and steady global demand.
Washington Bee Atlas and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
In just its second year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Washington Bee Atlas collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
Flavors of Florida and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida IFAS announced its 2026 Flavors of Florida fundraising event raised $13,000 for its therapeutic horticulture program, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
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
Smallest Wheat Crop on Record and Organic Producer Delays
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers expected to plant the smallest wheat crop on record this year, and organic producers reporting delays in federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs.
Egg Market Finds Its Footing
California Ag Today
Production gains are helping stabilize the egg market after last year’s disruption.
Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026
Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.
Pork Performs, Variety Meats Deliver
Southeast Regional Ag News
Solid pork export growth meets surging demand for beef variety meats worldwide.
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.
Tough Jobs - Tough Times
Fruit Grower Report
Family farming has always been a challenging job through the generations but in recent years here in Washington state, the challenges have escalated.
Egg Prices Crack Back Down
Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.
Ag Overtime Problems
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.
Agriculture Powers One Fifth of the U.S. Economy
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new report shows food and ag generate 10.4 trillion dollars annually while supporting millions of jobs nationwide.
Georgia Officials Warn of Invasive Hornet Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Residents across the Southeast are urged to stay alert as yellow-legged hornets begin emerging.
Honoring the Hands That Feed Us
California Ag Today
Farmworkers Day becomes California’s newest holiday after unanimous approval.
Inside a California Avocado and Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado growers will soon take center stage in the California Avocado Commission’s “What’s Inside a California Avocado” ad campaign, and Feeding the Economy report provides a yearly look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.