John Deere Announces Model Year 2027 Combine and Front-End Equipment Updates
OLATHE, Kansas — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today a wide range of updates and enhancements to its model year 2027 X9 and S7 combines and front-end equipment. Utilizing the latest in predictive and automated technologies, these new features promise
U.S. Farmers Turn to Specialty Crops as Profit Margins Tighten
Some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits. Extension specialists say interest is rising in wine grapes, specialty grains, produce and agritourism
New Materials Research Could Improve U.S. Farm Equipment Durability
U.S. researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable, potentially lowering costs for producers. Scientists at several Midwestern universities are studying bio-inspired materials designed to flex under stress without breaking.
Farm Rescue Expands into Missouri to Deliver No Cost Operational Support to Farm Families in Crisis
HORACE, N.D., February 25, 2026 – When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now,