An Update on Base Acres, FBA Payments and More
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joined us on the Good Friday episode of Agriculture of America (AOA) to share some updates on a number of topics from USDA’s FPAC including some important reminders
Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Cost Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 116 points in February to 127 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 6 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 14 points
Deere & Company Reaches Settlement in Repair Services Antitrust Litigation
MOLINE, Illinois (April 6, 2026) — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “right to repair” litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern
Year-Round E15 is Overdue
U.S. sales of E15 gasoline reached a record 1.52 billion gallons in 2025, up 23 percent from the previous year. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, growth was driven by more stations offering E15 and higher per-station