Deere Farmer Settlement Moves Forward
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 3:30PM CDT
John Deere's $99 million right-to-repair settlement with farmer plaintiffs moves towards approval by early 2027, as farmers have until Dec. 31, 2026, to file claims.
Canadian Dairy Policy Again Looms Large
Monday, August 17, 2026 4:09PM CDT
Without a deal, the U.S. will hit Canada with 50% tariffs on Wednesday, involving roughly $20 billion in products, including dairy, cement, clothing, wine, furniture, and even hockey sticks. The fight over dairy highlights the outsized role the sector continues to play in U.S.-Canada trade disputes.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, August 17, 2026 3:58PM CDT
Corn was rated 60% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 61% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 16. Winter wheat harvest reached 96% complete.
Midwest Farmland Real Values Drop
Monday, August 17, 2026 1:39PM CDT
Midwest farmland values were flat year over year in the second quarter of 2026. But in real terms, when adjusted for inflation, values were down 3.7% from 2025 -- the largest real drop since 2016.