INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership To Better Serve Farmers And Ranchers

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and ensure tha

New Harvester Will Boost Efficiency, Accuracy For NDSU Sugarbeet Researchers

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A new, custom-built sugarbeet harvester is now in the hands of researchers at North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota, thanks to a partnership involving several groups.

Vive Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic Promotions

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Toronto, Ontario – Vive Crop Protection has announced two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth.

Nebraska Ag Land Values Decline As Farm Finances Tighten

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Nebraska’s agricultural land values decreased by 2 percent in the past year, with an average value of $3,935 per acre as of Feb. 1, according to preliminary findings of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 2024-25 Farm Real Estate Market Survey.

Commissioner Sid Miller Partners With USDA To Launch $280 Million Grant Program For Texas Producers Affected By Water Shortage

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Austin – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) joined USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to announce a $280 million grant agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and TD

John Deere Unveils Expanded Advanced Automation And Productivity Enhancements For Model Year 2026 Combines

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Olathe, Kansas — John Deere announced the enhancements farmers will find available on model year 2026 combines, including an array of automation and efficiency updates.

USDA Expediting $10 Billion In Direct Economic Assistance To Agricultural Producers

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Washington – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Pro

AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report -- February 2025

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Milwaukee – The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales of Ag eq

Administrator Zeldin Announces EPA Will Revise Waters Of The United States Rule

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Washington – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States

Michigan Sugar Reduces Acreage Through Canadian Share Redemption Program

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Bay City, Michigan – Michigan Sugar Company this week completed a share redemption program through which the cooperative’s grower-owners in Ontario, Canada, sold back 3,582 shares, reducing Canadian acres for planting sugarbeets from 10,898 acres to 7,316

BRANDT Expands Discovery And Innovation Team

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Springfield, Illinois – BRANDT, a leading agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty input products, has announced that Tyler Richmond, Ph.D., has joined the BRANDT Discovery and Innovation team.

Young Farmers Celebrates Re-Introduction Of Bipartisan Legislation For Pre-Approval Of Direct Farm Ownership Loans

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Washington, D.C. – This past week, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Farm Ownership Improvement Act (S.910) in the Senate. If enacted, the bill would make loan programs work better for fa

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons Companies announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, will assume the role of CEO following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1, 2025.

Illinois Agronomist Matt Montgomery Honored As International Certified Crop Adviser Of The Year

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Madison, Wis. — Matt Montgomery, an agronomy education leader from central Illinois, is the International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. Montgomery shows a deep commitment to advancing agricultural knowledge and supporting producers using science-bas

John Deere Garners Nine 2025 AE50 Awards For Innovative Product Engineering

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Olathe, Kansas – John Deere recently earned nine 2025 AE50 Awards for outstanding innovation in engineering and technology for agricultural, food and biological systems.

Training Institute To Boost Productivity In Jamaican Sugar Industry

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The Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a training institute aimed at boosting productivity to ensure the sustainability of the island’s sugar sector.