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• Dec. 1 US Hog Herd Larger than Expected

  24-12-2025 10:45 via farms.com
  The latest Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA showed a larger American herd than many in the trade were expecting. Released Tuesday, the report pegged the total number of hogs and pigs on US farms at 75.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier and slightly higher than September levels. That compares with pre-report expectations that total inventory would decline by roughly 1%. Market hog numbers rose 1% year over year to 69.6 million head, defying forecasts that pegged market hogs down close to
  
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• Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields

  08-01-2026 16:07 via farms.com
  Field trials in Colorado and Oklahoma show yield gains and higher soil moisture levels, underscoring the product’s potential for farmers facing water-supply pressures.
  
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• Hamilton farmland could be lost for golf course development

  08-01-2026 15:06 via farms.com
  A parcel of productive farmland in Hamilton could be lost if a golf course developer has its way
  
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• B.C. kicks off regional OYF awards in Western Canada

  08-01-2026 14:16 via farms.com
  The poultry, livestock, and flower industries are represented in this year’s BC/Yukon nominees
  
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• Brandt Peterbilt Delivers First Made-in-Canada Class 8 Trucks.

  08-01-2026 13:35 via farms.com
  Regina, Saskatchewan – The first made-in-Canada Class 8 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor rolled onto the market this November from the Sainte-Thérèse Peterbilt plant in Québec, marking a significant milestone for the country’s trucking and manufacturing sectors.
  
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• Grasslands Recruitment Announces Leadership Transition

  08-01-2026 13:23 via farms.com
  Grasslands Recruitment Specialists is entering a new era. Founder Blair Clark and VP Mike Bachner retire from operational roles, while Randy Ritchie takes the helm as General Manager.
  
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• U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Decline in November 2025

  08-01-2026 13:19 via farms.com
   According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors declined 19.6% while combine sales decrease 35.2% compared to November 2024.   Canadian sales of combines increased 25.6% in November 2025 compared to the year before, while sales of agricultural tractors dropped 6.9% in the same time frame.  
  
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• Equipment Manufacturers Applaud Bipartisan Introduction of the Roll-Over Prevention and Safety (ROPS) Act

  08-01-2026 13:17 via farms.com
  The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today endorsed the Roll-Over Prevention and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Josh Riley (D-NY) which would expand access to rollover protection systems (ROPS) for older agricultural equipment – an essential step toward preventing the leading causes of U.S. farm fatalities. 
  
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• John Deere Previews Customer-Focused Booth Experience at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

  08-01-2026 13:13 via farms.com
  Delivering a distinctive showcase for the construction market, John Deere and the Wirtgen Group are offering a customer-focused experience at their joint booth during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.
  
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• John Deere Enters into Agreement to Acquire Tenna

  08-01-2026 13:12 via farms.com
  Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna, a construction technology company, and a holding of The Conti Group, that offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions.
  
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• AGCO Brands Win Seven 2026 AE50 Awards

  08-01-2026 13:09 via farms.com
  AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced that its brands earned seven 2026 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 awards honor the most innovative new products and services in the industry, highlighting outstanding engineering achievements and market impact. AGCO's 2026 awards again span its Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and
  
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• Ontario Joins Grain Growers of Canada

  08-01-2026 12:53 via farms.com
  Grain Farmers of Ontario has officially joined Grain Growers of Canada, reinforcing national advocacy efforts on trade, transportation, research, and infrastructure
  
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• Peavey Mart Expands Canadian Store Network

  08-01-2026 11:36 via farms.com
  Peavey Mart will reopen three more stores in Saskatchewan and Alberta in spring 2026
  
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• Have Your Say: What Topics Matter Most to Farmers in 2026?

  08-01-2026 11:26 via farms.com
  Your voice matters! Farms.com is conducting a quick reader poll to learn what topics you want covered most in 2026.
  
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• Founder of Bruna Implement Dies at Age 98

  08-01-2026 11:15 via farms.com
  Wilbur “Butch” F. Bruna, 98, of Hanover, Kan., passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover.
  
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• Martin Equipment Celebrates 100 Years of Growth as a John Deere Dealer

  08-01-2026 11:14 via farms.com
  Martin Equipment, a fourth-generation, family-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer, is proud to announce a major milestone: 100 years of being a John Deere dealer. This remarkable achievement reflects a century of dedication to customers, employees and the communities Martin Equipment serves across Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
  
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• SurePoint Ag Poised for Growth with New Sales & Production Center

  08-01-2026 11:12 via farms.com
  Atwood, Kansas – SurePoint Ag Systems recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Sales and Production Center in northwest Kansas with a series of special events on December 16, 2025. In addition to all-employee meetings and guided tours, the celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house attended by nearly 300 people representing employees, dealers, customers, community members, contractors, and other dignitaries.
  
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• Cultivating Profit--Strategies to Boost Canadian Farm Profitability in 2026

  08-01-2026 11:12 via farms.com
  Canadian farmers face rising input costs and slimmer crop margins in 2026.
  
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• Two Albertans selected as 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars

  08-01-2026 10:37 via farms.com
  Two Albertans, Jolene Noble of Manning and Ashley Nicholls of De Winton, have been named among the 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars.The Nuffield Canada Scholarship program supports innovative agricultural leaders through self-directed research and international travel, allowing scholars to explore global perspectives on issues shaping the future of agriculture. Each 2026 scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship.“The Nuffield journey is life changing for scholars as it provides a dynamic pla
  
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• Manitoba Crop Alliance begins issuing cash advances on winter cereals planted fall 2025

  08-01-2026 10:35 via farms.com
  Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has received approval to start issuing cash advances on winter wheat and fall rye planted in fall 2025 through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Advance Payments Program (APP).The APP is a federal loan program administered by MCA. It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low-interest cash advances.Under the program, eligible farmers can receive up to $1,000,000, with the Government of Canada paying the interest on the first $1
  
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• Look West: Premier’s mission to India supporting good jobs for British Columbians Mission will highlight B.C. strengths in energy, critical minerals, forestry

  08-01-2026 10:34 via farms.com
  Premier David Eby will lead a trade mission to India promoting British Columbia’s businesses, critical minerals and sustainable wood products, supporting work to build a more independent economy and creating more good jobs for people in British Columbia.“With unjustified tariffs from the U.S. impacting B.C. workers and businesses, it’s more important than ever to deepen strategic relationships with international partners to attract new investment and support good-paying jobs in
  
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• Boosting Farm Profitability in 2026

  07-01-2026 19:58 via farms.com
  As 2026 brings tight margins and rising input costs, success hinges on smart planning and data-driven decisions.
  
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• Depopulation could destabilize food systems

  07-01-2026 18:21 via farms.com
  It’s difficult to argue that climate change isn’t the most pressing threat to our agri-food sector. Farmers, processors, distributors, retailers and transporters have all been forced to adapt in real time to extreme weather events, shifting growing seasons and volatile conditions. From droughts to floods to wildfires, climate change has tested the resilience of every link in the food supply chain. Yet, for all the challenges the sector has faced – and will continue to face &nda
  
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• Labour shortages create dragnet for agri-food

  07-01-2026 18:20 via farms.com
  Canadian agriculture and agri-food consistently punch above their weight. Agriculture and agri-food contribute $111 billion per year – more than $30 million per day – to the Canadian economy, or over six per cent of our GDP. However, there are still more than 16,000 job vacancies on Canadian farms, and this labour crisis is resulting in avoidable financial strain.With that considered, you would think that smoothing out the regulatory red tape – especially on access to labour fo
  
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• Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers

  07-01-2026 16:04 via farms.com
  The Orondis Advanced premix combines a Group 29 and Group 49
  
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• Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers

  07-01-2026 15:19 via farms.com
  Controlled burns can improve soil health and manage vegetation, but they require careful planning and strict safety measures.
  
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• 2026 Ag Commissioner elections – Alabama

  07-01-2026 14:21 via farms.com
  Three people are seeking the Republican nomination
  
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• Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues

  07-01-2026 14:01 via farms.com
  Prime Minister Carney is expected to discuss ag when he visits China next week
  
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• Chicago Close: Soybeans Lower as China Export Sale Confirmed

  07-01-2026 13:47 via farms.com
  Soybean futures gave back a portion of the previous day’s strong gains on Tuesday. Corn was also lower, while wheat ended mixed. 
  
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• New CEO Named for Canadian Cattle Association

  07-01-2026 13:46 via farms.com
  Andrea Brocklebank will take on the newly designated role of Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in early March, marking a significant leadership transition for the national industry organization. 
  
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