Earlier today, the American Farm Bureau signed a right to repair MOU with Case IH and New Holland. The deal sets the framework for farmers and independent repair shops to access repair manuals, tools, and product guides.
RFD-TV’s Mark Oppold is at Commodity Classic, where he caught up with The Federation’s Public Policy Vice President, Sam Kieffer, who says it is a good day for farmers to celebrate the news.
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U.S. soybean farmers are growing increasingly frustrated by Argentina’s gains in Chinese grain contracts and Trump’s pledge of economic support for the South American ally.
The USDA is moving to close the farm trade gap through promotion, missions, and stronger export financing.
Fewer placements and historically low marketings point to tighter cattle supplies ahead, with Nebraska and Kansas gaining ground as Texas feedlots face supply pressure and the threat of New World Screwworm.
A new study by the National Grains and Feeds Association found that their industry generates $401.7 billion in economic output and supports over 1.16 million jobs nationwide.
