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Warning against “blind ambition,” Ron Robbins placed his row crop acres on the scales, spurred by successive years of financial strain. Keep or cull.
By law the board said they must reject the application, which was filed on December 19, and this is done without prejudice—so the applicants can refile an application with the necessary fixes.
After years of steady growth, the U.S. agricultural land market is shifting and stabilizing.
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg says the big takeaway is establishing a level playing field for U.S. producers and building opportunities from there.
Artificial intelligence, and other developments since its first draft five years ago, spurred Ag Data Transparent to review its industry standard contract.
Go ahead and put off transition planning, training the next generation, handing over responsibility or starting a new venture. It’s a decision, but it’s probably not a good one. It’s time to get going.
Economists say cash rent acre expansion comes at too high of a cost with low commodity prices and high input prices.
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
Jeff Kazin, formerly of Cargill, discusses his experience in Venezuela’s agricultural sector.
Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
Responding to crippling input costs, Alex Harrell slashes his cropland in half and predicts significant U.S. acres may be bare come spring.
Netafim North America’s Melissa Lilze talks the top five trends that will impact irrigators in the coming year.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
Hidden among farm fields, a small chapel preserves rare relics tied to the Christmas story, offering visitors a quiet place to reflect on faith, history and the meaning of the season.
Stensland Family Farmers started their creamery to diversify their Northwest Iowa farm. Today they make over 80 flavors of ice cream at the farm and this time of year offer many holiday favorites and promotions.
Surrounded by Delta farmland, Wilson, Ark., surprises visitors year-round with its English Tudor-style architecture, high-end boutique hotel and unique charm. But at Christmas, the town lights up.
The Federal Communications Commission designation does not prohibit import, sale or use of existing models previously authorized, and drones previously purchased legally can continued to be used.
With trade developments and threatened tariffs causing uncertainty, it has many asking what is the current status for domestic sourcing of fertilizer and what additional tons could be produced stateside.
The team at The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) reviewed 21 seed vendor financing programs.
An multi-industry coalition of rail customers underscores the importance of retaining competitiveness in the rail industry.
In a recent one-on-one interview, Luke Lindberg highlights the three-point plan and the three-step process Ag Secretary Rollins and the team at USDA are deploying to create what they are calling “the new golden age for American agriculture.”
Outstanding producers from California, Kansas, Ohio, Oregon and Wisconsin will be recognized for excellence, leadership and innovation.
Buckshot, burning rubber, and buck-wild bedlam. Welcome to the night the lights almost went out in Georgia.
The bridge payment announcement coincides with the busiest time of year with higher volumes of land sales; 40% or greater of annual volumes occur in the fourth quarter for some ag real estate companies.
Some ag lenders are helping young producers and beginning farmers develop stronger financial skills so they can make more informed business decisions on the farm and reduce risk.
State officials are preparing to take the land and legacy of a farmer for the crime of water “violations.”
Nathan Isler shares his journey through grief after losing his father, offering insights on the resilience that comes on the other side of loss.
The cornerstone incentive is the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) combined with the beneficial, though taxable, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants. Careful planning can substantially offset the cost of a new solar system.
Sustainability isn’t just about the environment. It also means preparing for retirement and sustaining a way of life.