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U.S. farm equipment sales dip as farmers delay purchases. Manufacturers lean on precision ag, retrofits and tech to adapt to market challenges.
Crop tours and USDA reports make headlines, but real grain fundamentals are found in cash prices, basis and futures spreads.
As the 2025 harvest begins, farmers face key choices: store or sell corn and soybeans. Explore timing strategies to manage risk and maximize returns.
John Deere, AGCO and Kubota increase US manufacturing of tractors and harvesters, securing supply chains amid global trade pressures.
Avoid costly downtime by planning equipment replacement before failure. Learn how strategy, timing and budgeting can save your farm money.
Explore August 2025 corn and soybean futures, seasonal trends, and market signals shaping harvest outlooks for farmers and ag professionals.
Learn low-cost, sustainable irrigation methods — from drip lines to solar pumps — to conserve water and boost yields on small farms and rural land.
Midwest heat and drought pressure corn prices as traders eye supply, demand and weather trends in the 2025 growing season.