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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
Corn and soybean prices finally made a turnaround on Friday, but for a week straight, it seemed prices were in a free-fall. New crop corn prices fell below $4
The ongoing downturn in the ag economy is forcing Kinze to make cuts. The company announced it is laying off 193 people out of the 815 that work at its facility in Williamsburg, Iowa.
Despite the severe economic headwinds in agriculture, Machinery Pete sees a golden opportunity for producers to get the equipment they want at a price they can afford.
Overhead, bi-fold or hydraulic — selecting the right door (or doors) for your farm shop requires forethought and planning. Consider these 11 attributes of the three common types of doors.
Three tips if you’re considering regenerative practices and have the ability to deliver your crops to a biofuels plant.
A transformation is afoot at Nutrien as the company enters a new era of growth
The company states it will provide laid off workers up to 12 months of severance, cash compensation benefits, and ongoing access to health benefits and job placement services.
USDA has distributed $2.2 billion to 43,000 individuals who experienced discrimination in receiving USDA farm program services before January 2021. More than 23,000 individuals currently or previously involved in farming or ranching received between $10,000 and $500,000.
Matt Gunderson, vice president of Farmers National Company, says having these advisers will give your plan the sturdiest foundation.
USDA’s current net farm income forecasts show a $90-billion plus drop over the two-year period, making it the largest dollar value loss, adjusted for inflation, that agriculture has ever seen.
Naomi Gretter, Sky Hahn and Kari Berg were busy schoolteachers, married to busy farmers and raising busy kids. With so many responsibilities, their lives had become a grind, so they decided to start Rural Revival Coffee Truck.
A roundup of news briefs from the week of July 29, 2024.
As we get closer to the time for fall nitrogen applications, you’re likely thinking of ways you can get the best return on that fertilizer investment this season — especially if you’re planning to apply your own fall nitrogen.
When Wayne Cryts stole his own soybeans from a bankrupt elevator, he triggered the wrath of a government hellbent on his imprisonment.
Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, shares five ways to reduce emissions and prepare for future weather patterns
A federal court in Brazil has ordered a rancher to pay climate compensation for damage he caused to the Amazon rainforest by illegal deforestation and ordered restoration.
An aging grain bin in Inman, Kan., served as Mindy Allen’s blank canvas. After six weeks, it was transformed into a mural that’s truly larger than life.
Highlights included a restored 1971 International Harvester 1456 and many late model tractor and combine deals.
It was another volatile week for the commodity markets, and as drier forecasts and political happenings garner attention, we look into what’s catching the market’s attention.
Testimony at House Ag hearing Tuesday captured the downturn and anxiety in the ag sector.
Shawnee, Oklahoma, police said an 18-year-old and a juvenile are suspects in the killing of the cattle that belong to St. Gregory’s Abbey.
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.
Many bean crops are somewhere between R2 to R4 right now, prime time for a foliar application if disease or insects warrant. Check out our agronomist’s video on staging your crop to get optimum ROI.
When average daily humidity levels reach and stay at 75% or above, that’s a signal your crop could be at high risk from the disease.
AGCO CEO and president Eric Hansotia says the transaction will enable the company to “sharpen its focus” on its farm equipment and PTx Trimble brands.
Farm technology news briefs for the week of July 21, 2024.
For the fourth time, FBN has released its Ag Chemical Price Transparency Report.
A new farm management information system is poised to help farmers harness the power of past, current and future data and apply an analytical approach.
According to online sources, some John Deere employees are being scheduled into virtual “layoff” notification meetings.
Property insurance costs for farmers and ranchers have been increasing, driven by several factors, including climate change, market conditions, and rising production expenses.