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Farmers aren’t the only ones that can have a difficult time navigating around tariffs. Equipment manufacturers are feeling the pressure as well.

A court ruling determined that agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere must face a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network.  A judge ruled that drove up farmers’ costs for repairs and parts.  A U.S. D...

We’ve heard the term “precision upgrades” talked about a lot in the last few years.  Kyle Barry, manager of precision upgrades marketing for John Deere, talks about precision upgrades and why it’s time that farmers look into them.   “When we talk about...

When talking about the future of agriculture, one of the most common themes is precision Ag.  Ryan Stien with John Deere said there are two areas of technology Big Green has that help make precision Ag a reality.  One is the hardware on the tractor, combine or other pieces of equipment.  The other part of...

Walla Walla Community College’s John Deere Tech Program was recently awarded Platinum status for its outstanding work in 2024.  School officials said its Platinum Status recognition is reserved for programs that go above and beyond in key areas such as instructor development, advisory board engagement, enrollment, retention, facilities, processes, scholarships, and safety.   “This ...

John Deer has laid off 75 workers at a manufacturing facility in Iowa.  The job cuts are some of the first in 2025 after the company reduced its workforce by the thousands last year in response to slowing demand.  Deere & Co. is laying off dozens of workers at a production plant in Ottumwa, IA, after struggling with tractor and equipment sales in recent months. Approximatel...

A farm in Sonoma County, California had 27 tractor driver positions open and posted the positions on various job boards.  The farm didn’t get a single applicant for weeks.  A few weeks later, the owners onboarded an autonomous tractor system for the farm and updated the job listing to say they were looking for an agtech operator position.  In the preferred qualif...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands Case IH and New Holland signed a memorandum of understanding last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their equipment.  The MOU follows a similar agreement Farm Bureau signed with John Deere earlier this year.   “...

Building on 80 years of partnership, John Deere announced a donation last week of $1 million to the National FFA Organization.  The donation will support the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture's talent pipeline, and honor the organization's community service efforts.  John De...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ rights to repair their own equipment.  The MOU, signed at the AFBF annual convention, is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere.   "This addres...