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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.
Matt Spillman and his two brothers are carrying on their father’s legacy. Each brother has a specific role in making all the wheels turn on the farm.
AGCO announces same day parts delivery service, CLAAS celebrates a combine production milestone, and Hiniker Co. is acquired by a Minnesota-based investment firm.
When raised by farmers, our earliest lessons in leadership, stewardship and life in general occur with the rhythms of the seasons. It turns out, even in a season of loss the learning continues.
Today’s smart machines require a robust and fast connection to the Internet, so equipment manufacturers and satellite connectivity providers are partnering up and offering solutions to farmers worldwide.
BASF announces it has developed an innovative tool – Nemasphere – that company leaders expect will eventually become the standard for soybean cyst nematode management.
From understanding breakeven price per bushel to finding a mentor who persevered through the 1980s, Alan Hoskins with American Farm Mortgage and Financial Service shares pointers for a long, financially sound career.
“If handled improperly, transition events can be the death of your business. Or it can strengthen your business and clearly outline who you are and where you want to go,” says Dick Wittman.
Say “I love you” with this tasty treat.
From switching to 100% strip-till this past fall to learning to build seed scripts and planting her first crop as a full-time farmer this spring, Sarah Tweeten is making her mark on her family’s Iowa operation.
How are you showing up on the farm? Do your actions meet up with your goals? Rena Striegel, a farm succession planning consultant, encourages the next generation of on-farm leaders to do some self-reflection.
Focusing on marketing and margins will help farming’s next generation protect against the ”unknown unknowns,” says Alan Brugler, a market analyst and adviser.
In 2022, when Alex Harrell cut his land base in half, yield instantly became even more crucial. Little did he know, the next year he’d break the soybean record. Drones play a big role in his high-management approach.
According to USDA, the amount of corn and wheat in good condition has declined while the plants in fair to poor condition has increased.
Formulating your farm’s succession plan is likely not a straight line. Polly Dobbs, an Indiana attorney who is part of a seven-generation farm family, says it’s important to stay focused on your end goals.
As multiple weeks of significant rainfall pushes planting progress far behind last year’s pace, Scott Irwin, professor at the University of Illinois, says these delays may not affect corn yields as much as you think.
The clock is ticking — and the current estate-tax exemption is set to plummet at the end of 2025. The smaller exemption coupled with inflation and land values likely means increased assets and estate-tax rates.
We asked previous awardees of the Top Producer Next Gen Award to reflect on lessons they’ve experienced in business and management.
Bizarre tales from the world of ag and rural America are a specialty for Chris Bennett, but Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths have a few of their own to share, and Unscripted is the perfect place to do it.
New research from National Pork Board shows there are more air fryers in homes across America than there are coffee makers, which means younger generations cook meals with appliances baby boomers may not even own.
EU’s pork production hit the lowest level in nearly 25 years. So, what’s causing pork production to take such a drastic drop? One reason is EU environmental regulations that have forced producers to cut back production.
Over 125,000 regenerative tonnes from the program have been issued, with 240,000 more in the pipeline.
Layoffs are slated to hit the Des Moines, Iowa, Bridgestone-Firestone plant where the majority of Firestone’s line of agricultural tires are produced. The exact number of affected employees has not been confirmed.
John Deere has had a busy 2024 thus far, but a large round of employee layoffs are taking place in Iowa.
Machinery Pete shares five thoughts for young farm leaders.
In the heart of the Arkansas delta, Hallie Shoffner has a legacy to uphold. As a sixth-generation farmer in a town incorporated by her ancestors, she’s spent the past five years as an entrepreneur and business manager.
The first steps when building a farm shop are site selection and site preparation. Here are the necessary considerations, a few of which are sometimes overlooked.
A smooth, durable concrete floor is literally the foundation of a farm shop. Here are 12 considerations to achieve a shop floor you can live with for a long time.
Deciding how big and what structure type to use when building a farm shop involves decisions that echo for years to come. From ceiling clearance to door options, contractors offer tips to minimize second-guessing.
June 6 (Reuters) - The ongoing U.S. outbreak of avian flu in dairy cattle reached Minnesota on Thursday as the state announced its first infected herd.
“By evaluating the health of soil, we can get an idea of what’s good; what’s bad; learn where to start making improvements; and set benchmarks to measure progress,” explains Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.