Agriculture

Last month, the John Deere Foundation awarded grants to the World Food Program USA, One Acre Fund, and the Nature Conservancy.

Farmers and ranchers across the Midwest say regulation is the only path forward to fixing their own equipment. But there’s been strong opposition to right to repair legislation, as manufacturers argue they’ve provided pathways for quick repairs.

Iowa is a world leader in agriculture, both crops and livestock, but this leadership comes at a cost. The cost is polluted water and air, according to Chris Jones, in his new book "Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality."

That's according to Chairman and CEO John May, who credited, "Favorable market conditions and an improving operating environment."

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a Democrat, and his Republican counterpart in Indiana are leading the group to persuade senators and representatives to protect consumers, including farmers.

At Wednesday's John Deere annual meeting, shareholders heard Chairman and CEO, John May, discuss the successes of the past year and how the company plans to grow this year.

The head of the Farm Bureau says a new, right-to-repair agreement with John Deere has been a top priority for years.

Large parts of the Midwest are in a moderate to extreme drought, and the economy is suffering because of it.

Find out in Neil Dahlstrom's new book which takes readers inside a key moment in farming.

Barring extreme unforeseen circumstances, Deere and Company is on track to set a record for annual profits.