I noticed John Deere is running $$$ through Loop Capital. As someone who relies on them for equipment needs, I have not enjoyed dealing with them for the past few years. This perhaps explains some things. Also, the push for center pivot irrigation tapping into and seriously reducing the aquifers is not cool. And the new chemicals Engenia/ExtendiMax, which are dicamba formulations that are not well contained in/on the fields, with 2-4D variations upcoming. I don't really think many of the other farmers around here realize it, but the direction things are going is kind of suspect, and definitely not good for anybody. But I dare not say it other than anonymously. Things get ugly if you question the "wonderful" new chemicals that we all "need"–it's like they've been brainwashed. Or lied to and they don't know but to believe whatever the reps tell them. I actually wonder if the chem. companies have paid some of the angrier farmer voices to try to quell any questioning. Whatever it is, it's working. Husband anon just asked one question about one of the new chemicals at one meeting and it turned ugly instantly. We are aware that a farmer in Arkansas got shot over it last year. No more questions! Very effective!!