The Environmental Protection Agency has removed Diesel Exhaust Fluid sensor requirements for diesel equipment, a move aimed at cutting costs and reducing downtime for farmers and equipment operators. President Donald Trump said the change will deliver major savings. “Today we’re announcing new guidelines drastically limiting these ridiculous DEF rules, saving farmers and consumers billions and billions of dollars.” Trump also criticized the complexity of modern machinery, arguing emissions systems have driven up costs and repairs. “When you buy a tractor today, you spend 50 percent of your time fixing the environmental impact statement garbage that’s on the tractor.” The administration is also urging manufacturers like John Deere, CNH Industrial, and Caterpillar to lower equipment prices. In addition, new loan guarantees backed by the Small Business Administration will support farmers and ag businesses, improving access to credit during tight margins. Trump also called on Congress to pass a new farm bill and highlighted $12 billion in tariff-related farmer aid.
