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US corn exports off to strong start
First quarter sales reached the highest level in roughly six years thanks to plentiful supply, competitive pricing and an uncharacteristically weak harvest from main competitor Brazil.
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US Sales of Ag Tractors and Combines Decline in Close Out of 2024
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in December 2024 compared to the year before. U.S. Sales of Ag tractors fell 11.3% while combine sales fell 26.4% in December 2024 compared to 2023. “December’s sales of Ag tractors and combines follow…
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Will $10 Billion in Economic Payments Offset Farm Income Losses?
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry. U.S. farmers and ranchers have access to $10 billion in economic aid as part of the farm bill extension passed at the end of 2024 to offset broad income declines. However,…
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Trump Turning Attention to Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump continues to have his eyes on Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, as he reiterated in a press conference last Tuesday. Asked if he would rule out the use of military force when looking at expansion, Trump said he couldn’t commit to that. Instead, he emphasized the importance of the Panama Canal,…
