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As Trump and Xi prepare to meet, economists say China’s soybean purchases have little to do with supply and demand — and everything to do with political favor and easing trade tensions.

The industry is at the intersection of a wave of patents expiring, margin shrinking, and heightened competition.

Diesel costs for US farmers are double last year’s level, pressuring food transport and retail.

Backed by Leaps by Bayer, Robigo says its engineered microbes matched chemical-level control of Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans in year-one trials, while delivering a 3x yield gain against fusarium wilt in lettuce and berries — with commercial launches targeted for 2028 and 2029.

AGCO’s award honors the custom applicators who keep ag retail running — nominations for 2026 close September 30.

Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres.

“We appreciate Chairman Boozman and committee members for recognizing the unique role of retailers and other agricultural businesses in the Senate’s Farm Bill, and we are committed to working with Congress and the Administration to get this bill signed into law,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.

Two Midwest farmers share how ongoing cost pressures are reshaping their approach to harvest and planning for 2027.