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Agricultural Stories For 7/2/26
Companies
Missouri Farmer Challenges Deere's $99 Million Settlement as 'Fundamentally Flawed'
DJI Introduces Two New Agricultural Drones Built for Spraying, Spreading, and Seeding
Kroger Acquisition Targets Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion
Nestle to Axe Artificial Colors Worldwide in Industry First
Bayer Seeks US Duties on Chinese-Made Glyphosate, Angering Farmers
Major Meatpackers Have Taken in More Than Half a Billion in Tax Subsidies Since 2006
USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
Bozeman Meat Shop Offers 24-Hour Vending Machine Ahead of Fourth of July
New Primal Confirms Another Retail Partner with Target
Private Label Outpaces National Brands in Latest Report
Watchlist
USMCA Enters Renegotiation as the US Seeks Changes, Ag Groups Back Updates
USDA Redirects $500 Million to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity
Trump, Burgum Out to Undo Roosevelt's Legacy, Conservation Advocates Say
USDA's Feedstock Rule Mostly Positive for Corn Farmers
Thinking About Fall Diesel Fuel Needs
New Bill Would Expand H-2A Farm Labor Program, Drawing Mixed Reactions
G.T. Thompson Optimistic as Farm Bill Moves to Senate
USDA Boosts Survey Numbers, Response Rates Still Lag
Smart Farming is Not the Future; It is Already Here
Global Surge in Used Farm Equipment Reshapes Buying Landscape for US Growers
Project to Explore Disease-Resistant Poultry for Bird Flu Control
Beef
Profit Tracker: Feedlot Profits Soar as Low Placement Costs Counter Packer Pain
Strong Cattle Prices Offer Working Capital Opportunity
Despite Fewer Cattle, US Has More Shackle Space Than in 2021, Analyst Says
Tight US Cattle Herd Squeezes Beef Jerky Producers
Good Question: Will Beef Prices Ever Come Down?
Cattle Groups Push to Continue Reciprocal Trade with Canada and Mexico
Resilience in the Field: Amanda Butterfield's Journey from Science to Stewardship
Build Cows that Stay: Smarter Heifer Development for Long-Term Productivity
The Price of Your Fourth of July Cookout Just Hit a New Record
Pork
SCOTUS Refuses to Hear Pork Producers' Q3 Challenge
Hog Producer Margins Hold Firm as Feed Costs Retreat
Swine Industry Recovery Continues Into 2026
Strengthen FAD Preparedness: 3 Essential Steps for Pork Producers
Strong Hog Prices Mean Producers Can Improve Their Operations
A Unified Industry Path to Healthier Swine Herds
North American Swine Leaders Demand Undisputed Free Trade Ahead of High-Stakes USMCA Joint Review
Federal Loan Program Could Support Growth in Pork Processing
Improved Parity Distribution May Be Biggest Benefit of Adopting Skip-a-Heat
The Resilient Nursery: A Decade of Performance and Economic Volatility
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