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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.
John Phipps says the rapid reduction in farmer numbers is a result of government efforts to raise money, since the government owns the land, and achieve modest economies of scale for added productivity.
A market analyst shared a gloomy outlook for the country on Thursday, saying the U.S. balance sheet and financial condition have been deteriorating significantly over the last decade. He expects more of the same ahead.
Selling a crop that’s not yet in the ground can be intimidating. But if you don’t get a head start on pricing your crops, you might miss good marketing opportunities.
Missouri Farmer Discovers Startling Reality of Drought: Entire Cornfields Never Pollinated This Year
Drought is creating a dreary outlook for Missouri farmers, but it wasn’t until mid-July that some realized just how bad it was. Farmers in pockets of severe drought now say they have widespread pollination problems.
Whether you manage one employee or a team or serve in your community or a commodity group, leadership is about investing in those around you. Little actions, such as the ones listed below, can equal big results.
Collaborative farming arrangements cut costs and create synergies
Tony Schwarck of Riceville, Iowa, diversified his family’s crop operation with a feedlot.
On Sept. 1, you have a big deadline. For the first time since the programs were created, you can switch your elections for ARC and PLC. Which should you choose?
Ron Rabou made a shift from a price taker to a price maker.
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Record, analyze and revisit how you evaluate opportunities.
Claas is expanding its harvesting lineup with the new Lexion 6000 Series straw walker combines.
Ensure your time investment creates farm profitability.
Kristjan Hebert focuses on long-term gain over short-term gains on his Saskatchewan farm.
After major expansion, Chase Dewitz is focused on inner growth
“Farmers are likely far down the list of threatened occupations.”
Klinefelter was an internationally known thought leader in agricultural finance, farm and ranch management, business and personnel management, and risk management.
The increased incidence of the disease this year in the Midwest has to do with the extremely hot, dry weather followed by heavy precipitation events farmers received in June and July.
For many growers, it can be incredibly difficult to know where to start.
“When you look at the big picture, ultimately regenerative agriculture practices will increase the value of your land over time,” says Jerry Hatfield.
No combine works perfectly in all crops under all conditions. That’s why there are so many options and accessories for combines and headers. Here’s a list of harvest issues, along with products to help cure them.
New operating loans have interest rates double compared to 2021
Welding arcs aren’t as illuminating as they seem. A special light designed for welding and a good welding helmet can help.
What weeds do you hate and why? As a native of New Mexico, Clinton Griffiths spent hours alongside his dad, a hoe and bucket in hand, ridding their property of goatheads, a prickly plant with no proven useful purpose.
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Sherrod Brown have introduced the Farm Program Integrity Act. It would create a cap of $250,000 in commodity support for a single farm operation and, potentially, some undesirable side effects.
The unlikely 100-year survival of an immaculate 9-X tractor despite thievery, rust, weeds, and skeletonization is a tale of predestination.
Becky Meeuwsen Berger’s grass seed business evolves to prioritize quality and family harmony.