4-7-2026 |  Biweekly eNewsletter

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The application period for the 2026-2027 Andrew Goodman Scholarship is closing soon. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.

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Farmers frustrated with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) shutdowns may see fewer breakdowns under new EPA guidance, though the agency's new guidance on DEF stopped short of eliminating the emissions systems altogether.

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Customer clinics can yield multiple benefits for dealers, from building credibility with farmers to proactively cutting down on service stress during busy season. But every dealer has its own formula for getting the most out of these customer-focused events.

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ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the winners of the 2026 Davidson Prize during a special presentation at Commodity Classic, recognizing extraordinary innovations in agricultural engineering that are helping farmers improve productivity, safety and sustainability.

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To continue its longstanding commitment to strengthening hometowns where Kubota customers and dealers live and work, Kubota Tractor Corporation is now accepting applications for its annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program. Nonprofits with projects where Kubota equipment can make a difference are encouraged to apply now through May 7, 2026, for a chance to receive a grant valued at $50,000 ($25,000 cash and a $25,000 Kubota equipment voucher).

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As the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary, two American institutions today announced a new partnership: Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) and Major League Baseball (MLB). John Deere's new multi-year Major League sponsorship connects two legacy brands rooted in everyday American life, from ballfields and backyards to farms and green spaces across the country.

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Progressive Farmer's Chris Clayton reported that "President Donald Trump's proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn't support."

"The top line for the president's budget released (this past) Friday is a $1.5 trillion request for Defense spending, while proposing to cut about $660 billion in non-military spending across the federal government," Clayton reported. "For USDA, the budget requests $20.8 billion in discretionary budget authority for FY 2027, a $4.9 billion or 19% decline from 2026."

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The entire industry -- manufacturers, dealers and suppliers -- has lacked a dedicated forum devoted solely to strategic market intelligence in which all can learn from each other. Ag Equipment Intelligence (AEI) has put together a new, first-of-its-kind event to change that -- the first-ever in-person gathering in AEI's long and storied history.

At AEI's Executive Summit, leaders will examine the forces redefining global demand, technology, supply and capital.

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Farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn and 84.7 million acres of soybeans in 2026, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service said on Tuesday. Both are within the range of pre-report expectations, although the corn estimate is toward the high end while soybeans are toward the low end.Farmers and those living in rural parts of the country are affected by mental health issues, and statistically, die by suicide at higher rates than other segments of the population.

The volatile nature of farming, as well as a lack of mental health care available in rural communities and a stigma around asking for help contribute to the high rates of farmer mental health crises. That’s why the nonprofit organization Rural Minds said it launched a free, farmer mental health resilience program.

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