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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.
By the end of the year, the Biden administration is expected to issue new rules that Government Lawyer Brian Fletcher told the court will “provide greater clarity to the regulated public on all parts of the test.”
Sneaky and quiet, stalk rots can take a big bite out of corn yields.
As if agricultural shippers did not have enough supply chain challenges, there is concern related to the diminished water levels along the inland waterway system that will impact barge transportation.
“If we cut 20 seconds on every fill, and we do 50 fill ups in a day— we save 25 minutes,” Cody Ray says. “That could be another 10 acres a day.”
Technology continues to march forward and, as Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie points out, managing the furrow has never been easier, as long as you take time to dial things in.
USDA says the organizations were selected for their proven track records working with farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery workers. The funds amount to $600 per person and will be dispersed in the fall.
Life as a farmer can be a winding journey. Bryce Wrigley grew up on a farm in Idaho, but opportunities in Alaska drew him north.
An increasing number of farms might soon be unable to service their debt with existing assets. This means they face extremely difficult decisions and might be considering filing bankruptcy—which provides both opportunities and challenges.
Chinese theft of U.S. intellectual property has also hit the agricultural sector.
Focus on evening positions ahead of Monday’s reports.
As we continue to remove some of the uncertainty with corn and soybean crops, what would be your downside objectives for both December corn and November soybeans?
Apply to be Top Producer’s 2017 Horizon Award winner. The deadline to enter is Nov. 15!
Farming is a number-crunching career to manage production and risk. The Farmers Business Network (FBN) is dialed in to providing a software platform that provides unbiased, independent data so farmers can make more informed agronomic decisions.
Officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are ruling trans fats as unsafe in food because they are linked to increased risk for heart attacks and strokes.
We are proud of the work that Farmers Feeding the World has done in 2012, and we are grateful for the generosity and support from friends like you.
Like the final captain, the duty of closure rightly falls to the last farmer.
I love learning new words, and a recent one I added to my vocabulary is synchronicity. It defines when chance and purpose come together in our lives.
When cash flows are tight and profit margins are difficult to achieve, any additional analysis can benefit your decision-making process.
Iowa farmer blazes trails in the U.S. and across the globe.
WATCH On Demand: Kyle Mehmen, general manager at MBS Family Farms, will join Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths to answer your questions and share his experiences with carbon programs.
Tuesday’s Crop Tour trek through Nebraska and Indiana gave scouts a glimpse at the moderate to exceptional drought Mother Nature has brought down on soil and crops this growing season.
More than 16% of new cars sold in California in 2022 were zero-emissions vehicles, the state said, up from 12.41% in 2021 and 7.78% in 2020.
We often hear about government funding but little about how it is actually being used. These 289 projects funded by the USDA will cover everything from solar arrays to grain dryers.
These funds—separate from the $500 million recently enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act—will be used for facility installation, retrofitting and pump upgrades, along with new equipment and buildings.
Join the experts from BRANDT for insights and information about new foliar nutrient strategies to improve corn and soybean quality and yield. When you attend this free webinar, you will:
For farmers, water can be both a friend and a foe. Factors such as weather patterns and surrounding land use can cause flooding and erosion that impacts crops, wildlife and the overall habitat.
Local water sources play an important role in a balanced ecosystem. Successful crops, plentiful wildlife and local communities don’t just depend on water – they need clean water.
Healthy soil is one of the most effective ways farmers can increase crop productivity and profitability both now and in the years to come.