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EPA Increases Required Biofuel Usage in 2020; No Increase in Ethanol-Blending Requirements

July 8, 2019 | Posted in Biofuels

Source: AgriPulse

The EPA released a proposal last Friday that would increase the required production of biofuels by only 0.6%, from 19.9 billion gallons in 2019 to 20 billion gallons in 2020. This includes 15 billion gallons of ethanol, as well as 5 billion gallons of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol and biomass-based diesel.

John Deere Launching Various Collaborative Initiatives in Africa

July 8, 2019 | Posted in Ag Equipment Worldwide

John Deere and Corteva Agriscience — the standalone seeds and agrochemicals company established at the beginning of June from the Dow, Du Pont, Pioneer merger — have formalized their collaboration in Africa.

Java Farm Supply to Acquire Mabie Bros.

July 5, 2019 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

Founded in 1951, Java Farm Supply represents more than 20 different brands of new and used farm equipment from advanced agriculture machines and compact tractors to lawn and garden equipment. Its brands carried include Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Krone and Gehl.

ARGA Forecasts Majority of ERS Employees to Quit Ahead of Kansas City Relocation

July 5, 2019 | Posted in Ag Equipment Business

Source: Politico

A survey conducted by the American Federation of Government Employees shows that most employees affected by the USDA move will likely leave their position rather than relocate. According to Politico, with whom AFGE exclusively shared the survey results, up to 80% of employees at several Economic Research Service (ERS) departments do not plan to relocate, despite being selected to work in Kansas City.

USDA Reports Corn Acres Planted Up 3% Year-Over-Year; Soybean Acres Planted Down 10%

July 5, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: American Farm Bureau Federation

Following a famously difficult planting season in the U.S., the USDA June Acreage Report showed a surprising increase in corn acres planted year-over-year, up 3% compared to June 2018.

94% of Corn Emerged; 92% of Soybeans Planted, 83% Emerged

July 2, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

Reported conditions of both crops are significantly below that of last year's, with soybean emergence continuing to lag below the 5-year average.

Farmer Sentiment Improves Following Rise in Crop Prices and USDA Aid

July 2, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

The Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in June to a reading of 126, 25 points higher than a month earlier. The barometer is based upon a nationwide monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices, the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations, improved compared to a month earlier.

U.S., China Declare Tariff Ceasefire at G20 Summit

July 1, 2019 | Posted in Ag Equipment Business, Ag Equipment Worldwide

Source: Business Insider

A tariff ceasefire has been declared between the U.S. and China, following a highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in Japan.

Annual Ag Robot Shipments Expected to Reach 727,000 Units by 2025

June 26, 2019 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Technology

While the use of new technologies to meet the demand for food from a growing global population seems to garner most of the attention these days, the more immediate challenge for farmers is coping with the growing labor shortages and the cost of regulations.

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EPA Increases Required Biofuel Usage in 2020; No Increase in Ethanol-Blending Requirements

John Deere Launching Various Collaborative Initiatives in Africa

Java Farm Supply to Acquire Mabie Bros.

ARGA Forecasts Majority of ERS Employees to Quit Ahead of Kansas City Relocation

USDA Reports Corn Acres Planted Up 3% Year-Over-Year; Soybean Acres Planted Down 10%

94% of Corn Emerged; 92% of Soybeans Planted, 83% Emerged

Farmer Sentiment Improves Following Rise in Crop Prices and USDA Aid

U.S., China Declare Tariff Ceasefire at G20 Summit

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Annual Ag Robot Shipments Expected to Reach 727,000 Units by 2025

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