Ag Groups Congratulate Lindberg on Under Secretary Confirmation
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) with a vote of 77-18. Lindberg previously served as Chief of Staff and
Farmer Sentiment Weakens, But Farmers Believe U.S. Policy Headed in Right Direction
Farmer sentiment continues to weaken, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July. The barometer fell 11 points to 135 from June, a reading that resulted from U.S. farmers’ weaker perceptions of both current conditions
Zaner Ag Hedge Taps Renowned Columnist Karen Braun to Lead Agricultural Market Newsletters & Commentary
(Chicago, IL) – Zaner Ag Hedge, a premier provider of bespoke hedging strategies and market intelligence for grain producers and agribusinesses, today announced the appointment of Karen Braun as Chief Market Analyst. Braun—formerly a Reuters commodities columnist
Farm Progress Show Partners with Illinois-based Riggs Beer Company to Launch Exclusive Lager
DECATUR, Ill. (Aug. 5, 2025) – The Farm Progress Show launches an exclusive American Lager in partnership with Illinois-based Riggs Beer Company, available now at the brewery and select locations, ahead of the show’s 20th anniversary at its permanent
Tyson Raises 2025 Earnings Guidance as Chicken Demand Offsets Beef Losses
Tyson Foods Inc. has raised its full-year earnings forecast, as robust U.S. chicken demand and lower feed costs offset continued losses in its beef division. The company now expects operating earnings, excluding certain items, to fall between
Deere Rolls Out $195 Diagnostics Tool as Right-to-Repair Debate Intensifies
Repair rights in agriculture are facing a pivotal moment as John Deere introduces a new $195 diagnostics tool for farmers. While most growers are familiar with the biological and chemical threats to corn yields, another battle has