U.S. sales of Ag tractors decreased 14.2 percent in October 2024 compared to the year prior, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sales of combines also fell during the month, dropping 34.6 percent compared to 2023.
U.S. agriculture, with enhanced implementation of conservation practices and emerging technologies, has an opportunity to more than offset its carbon footprint while increasing farmer profitability and farm resilience, according to a new report initiated by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and published by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). The report, “The Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was authored by 26 leading independent researchers and peer reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. The findings are based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature, computer simulations, and life cycle analysis estimates.
Bushel, an independently-owned software technology company for the agricultural supply chain, announced a new feature in Bushel Wallet that allows verified farmers and agribusinesses to invite their trusted partners into Bushel’s digital payment network for fast and secure payments. By bringing businesses such as agronomists, truckers, and custom harvesters—into Bushel’s payment network, farmers and agribusinesses can now avoid the hassle of traditional checks and ACH delays, achieving near real-time payments tailored specifically for agriculture.
Enhanced Nature (EN), a newly formed U.S. company, announced that it has begun operations to supply AMF (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) bionutrients to partners worldwide from its cutting edge manufacturing facility in Delhi, India. EN’s founding partner Symbiotic Sciences has been manufacturing the highest quality concentrated AMF for over 15 years, and these AMF bionutrients are now available to partners exclusively through EN.
The Florida Conservation Group (FCG) has been awarded a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). With an allocation of more than $21 million, this funding will enhance FCG’s ongoing efforts to protect vital agricultural and natural lands in the Peace River Valley.
Cargill RegenConnect has surpassed one million enrolled acres for the 2025 U.S. planting season, a milestone that underscores Cargill’s ongoing efforts to support farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices. Through partnerships with farmers across the United States and beyond, Cargill is helping to transform agricultural systems for a more sustainable, food secure world. The expansion of Cargill RegenConnect builds on the progress Cargill recently shared in its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights the company’s efforts to scale regenerative agricultural practices globally.
Kansas State University officials say a multimillion-dollar award from the U.S. Agency for International Development will support work by researchers on multiple continents to make agriculture more resilient to varying management practices, climates and extreme weather events. The university was selected as the management entity for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or CRSIIL, as part of USAID’s Feed the Future program, with funding of up to $50 million over the next five years.
Pivot Bio has introduced “N-SIGHTS from the Farm,” a digital hub providing real-time harvest data and weekly agronomic insights that showcase how Pivot Bio PROVEN 40 is performing in corn fields across the United States. Farmers can visit PivotsProvenIt.com to explore yield data, track nitrogen efficiency metrics, and hear directly from other farmers who are incorporating this advanced nitrogen solution into their operations. The vidcast is being co-hosted by Ryan Van Roekel, Ph.D., senior manager of commercial agronomy at Pivot Bio.
Marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system, Yara North America is launching the YaraAmplix biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada. Backed by over five years of global and regional research and development, the YaraAmplix portfolio is designed to enhance crop resilience, nutrient uptake, and overall crop quality while promoting healthier soils and better adaptability to environmental stressors.
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has entered into a matching $750,000 contribution agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) for a total of $1.5 million to fund increased education and adoption of climate-smart practices that will help increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases. ISA will use part of the funding to hire additional staff, including agronomists, to help manage the efforts. The ISA Agronomy Team is responsible for cross-functional agronomic research and education that creates opportunities for Illinois soybean farmers to increase on-farm profitability and manage crop production risks. Partnering with NRCS will help to increase conservation education for farmers alongside additional agronomic support from trusted ISA advisors.
