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Q: According to the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer released March 5, the Farm Capital Investment Index jumped how many points in February?

A: 11


Q: Which non-profit agriculture industry association recently established a Youth Industry Engagement Council?

A: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)


Q: In a March 4 address to attendees of Commodity Classic 2025, Kip Eideberg, Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) senior vice president of government and industry relations addressed the significant impact tariffs on Canadian goods. What amount of goods does the U.S. export to Canada annually?

A: $10 billion


Q: At the Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, Co., this week, three companies received the prestigious Davidson Prize from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)? Which one of the following was not a 2025 recipient?

A: Claas


Q: From which of its facilities did John Deere announce its latest round of layoffs?

A: Ankeny, Iowa


Q: In a groundbreaking USGS study published in late 2024 revealed, scientists calculate the Earth’s total buried hydrogen reserves could amount to how many trillion tons of gas?

A: 6.2 trillion


Q: In the latest 2025 Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), there were 55% more farm bankruptcies in 2024 than the previous year. How many bankruptcies were filed overall in 2024?

A: 216