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John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman explores the PTx OutRun autonomous platform. Also in this episode, the Farm Capital Index declines again and we look at what to expect in the used equipment marketing going forward.

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FRIENDLY USDA August 2026 Crop Report + U S Rain/Storms Too Heavy?

Video: FRIENDLY USDA August 2026 Crop Report + U S Rain/Storms Too Heavy?

USDA’s 2026 August WASDE Crop Report cut U.S. 26/27 crop yields - friendly for grain markets.
U.S. crop weather narrative switches from conducive rains to unwelcome storms, flooding, hail, wind, etc.
2026 DTN Digital Survey projects 178.5 bpa corn (USDA at 180.7) and 52.1 bpa soybean yields (USDA at 52.7) for 2026.
U.S. crop conditions steady/lower. North Dakota crop conditions keep dropping.
Ukraine drone attacks on Russian ports boost wheat futures.
French/EU corn crop smallest in over 3 decades.
U.S. inflation data eases price pressure some.
Iran War not closer to peace deal.
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