Demo Exposes Deere Repair Software Gap
Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:11AM CDT
Right-to-repair advocate Willie Cade says John Deere's farmer-facing PRO Service software still shows fewer product improvement programs than dealer software, limiting independent repair capabilities.
USDA Launches Product of USA Label Push
Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:39AM CDT
USDA launched a voluntary "Product of USA" label strictly for meat from animals born, raised, harvested and processed domestically. Beef organizations applaud the transparent, loophole-closing standard.
USDA Keeps Freeze on REAP Grants
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:57PM CDT
The Trump administration has frozen grant applications under the Renewable Energy for America Program because the Trump administration is pressing to curb subsidies for projects using solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. REAP is a popular program that largely funds only small-scale projects such as rooftop solar on barns or more energy-efficient irrigation systems.
USDA Reports Review
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 8:57AM CDT
USDA's March 31 reports showed lower corn and wheat planting intentions, higher soybean acres, and mixed grain stocks, but tariff uncertainty, fertilizer costs, and ample supplies leave the 2026 crop outlook murky.