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As growers wade through the ever-deepening amount of carbon information available in the marketplace, they are asking for answers to these common questions.
The proposal would add a surcharge to carbon-heavy imports.
When it comes to standard operating procedures (SOPs), farm businesses should never improvise. Guesswork takes time and creates risk, both of which rob productivity and decrease safety onsite.
Despite precision agriculture getting its start decades ago, the majority farmers aren’t fully using their farm data today. Just as technology has transformed agriculture, harvesting data could do the same.
In August 2020, the Midwest saw a storm like never before. The derecho uprooted lives, devastated crops and exposed weaknesses in many farm structures, namely grain bins.
Having a solid financial plan for the future of your family and your farm is not a new idea. However, understanding all the elements of a long-term farm plan and knowing how to start can be challenging.
Farm Journal announced that country music star Easton Corbin will headline the live 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert during Farm Journal Field Days. Proceeds will go to the National FFA Foundation.
U.S. inflation rose 5.4% in June, marking the highest annual rate since 2008. However, some good news may be on the horizon as a survey shows economists expect inflation is to ease off historic highs later this year.
Fire risk is a huge danger for many farms, but it is never too early to prepare. Learn basic prevention techniques to minimize your chances of being impacted by wildfires.
Winter weather might be fun for the kids, but for farmers it can be the exact opposite. Learn what you can do to plan ahead for the dangers of winter weather on the farm.
Calling entrepreneurs and agtech startups! AgLaunch and Farm Journal are pleased to open applications for the third Row Crop Challenge
Rural America continues to see strong economic gains. For the eighth straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index remained above growth neutral.
The shipping snafus are gaining steam, as congestion along one major rail system now causing shippers to halt the hauling of ocean shipping containers from the West Cost. That’s as ocean freight costs jumped 333%.
Machinery fires are no fun for farmers. Learn how to keep your machinery cool this summer.
Equipment failure can be costly to production efficiency on the farm, but thermal imaging can help. From mortors to electrical wiring, thermal imaging works to save you time and money.
Find out why farmer/rancher and Farm Journal TV and radio personality, Andrew McCrea, considers Pivot Bio PROVEN™ to be a big game changer for growers.
Research from the 2021 Farm Journal Technology Survey reveals insights on farmers’ attitudes and opinions on data collection and carbon markets.
Have you caught the travel bug after many months at home? Would you like to combine some tour sights and sounds with a little agriculture?
Propane prices are already twice the levels posted a year ago, and as supply concerns rise, propane prices could trend even higher heading into the fall and winter months.
John Phipps acknowledges the challenges in transition planning from one generation to the next. This week, he shares insights on why no transition will be successful if there is no trust nor respect between generations.
U.S. farmers’ optimism about current and future conditions are seeing a sharp decline to start the summer, as a monthly gauge of producer sentiments hit the lowest reading since July 2020.
The American Farm Bureau says average cost for 10 people is less than $6 per person.
Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora explore the roles of finance and government in building the markets with Cristian Barcan, vice president for sustainability for Rabo Agrifinance, and Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig.
John Phipps says the two questions he gets from younger farmers are 1) How do I get into farming? And 2) How do I get Dad out? John says the topics are not unrelated and gives some insight in Customer Support.
Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.
CRP acres often follow market forces, according to research from Farmer Mac. As such, today’s high cash grain prices may dissuade producers from enrolling acreage in CRP programs.
Foodservice spending at restaurants and bars totaled a record $67 billion last month. That’s up more than $1 billion from February despite analysts saying the issue of finding restaurant staff is holding back sales.
The Bayer Carbon Program is a simple, straightforward program for growers to enroll in and get paid for implementing carbon-smart farming practices.
During the 2022 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.
The National Academy of Sciences now estimates agricultural soils could take in more than 275 million tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide annually. That would offset 5% of U.S. emissions.