John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.

Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.

Agropur’s $130 million Midwest expansion capitalizes on South Dakota’s production surge and Wisconsin’s whey capacity, positioning the co-op to lead the global market for high-value dairy proteins.

The High Plains Dairy Conference returns to Amarillo in March 2026, offering producers critical insights into global markets, labor tech and biosecurity to navigate a high-stakes industry.

Closure will affect 221 employees, with layoffs starting April 11 and the grind facility closing around May 31.

With milk checks tight, dairy farmers are finding relief in the high-dollar value of beef-on-dairy calves.