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Farmers have received nearly $4 billion of ERP payments so far.
Nine farmers signed the the Declaration of Independence. One who isn’t listed in the National Archives could also be categorized as one of the Founding Fathers who gave virtually all for the cause of independence
USDA’s Reports Confirm Crop Balance Sheets Keep Getting Tighter, So Why Are Grain Prices Plummeting?
USDA’s acreage report showed a surprising cut in soybean acres and corn acres under 90 million. Despite what was viewed as a bullish report, the grain markets were in major sell-off mode Thursday and Friday.
As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s dive into the backstory and symbolism of the Liberty Bell.
The outlook for Nebraska’s winter wheat crop is in question as the combines start to roll.
Estimated corn plantings raised more than expected to 89.92 million ac., all wheat acres also above expectations.
Come join Ken Ferrie at this year’s Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College, hosted by Crop-Tech Consulting, July 26-27 in Heyworth, Ill.
Farmland sales continue to steal the headlines. As prices records continue to be broken, keep some of these farmland trends in mind.
Supply chain issues and concerns about sourcing inputs for the 2022 growing season prompted more farmers to try e-commerce for pricing inputs this year as FBN says their website saw an uptick in traffic and sales.
Nebraska farmers have faced various challenges this spring and which may cut into yield prospects for the 2022 season.
All farmers suffer injuries, but the unbreakable Ward Henry was a breed apart: drill rollover, shooting, anaphylactic shock, amputation, and PTO mangling.
Strong basis bids are sparking questions about the reality of corn supplies and issues in getting grain to areas of the country that need it. Analysts are watching USDA’s Grain Stocks report this week for answers.
On Monday the Supreme Court ruled to deny R-CALF’s request to hear their lawsuit against the national beef checkoff.
Over 1,250 poll responses reveal the least favorite job you had as a kid likely centered around weeds and rocks.
As countries close down operating nuclear power plants, John Phipps says it’s clear the decision to overstate the minuscule risks- and assume greener power sources would be there to replace them -was wildly inaccurate.
The start of summer also ushers in the steady rhythm of wheat harvest across the plains. What typically is picture-perfect setting of beauty from amber waves of grain is one that shows the scars of drought.
From long days in the field chucking rocks to hot and steamy nights in the barn, summer is home to numerous not-so-fun chores on the farm.
Researching nitrogen is equally challenging because so many external factors can impact the results. That’s why multi-year and multi-location data are key components to gaining a deeper understanding of nitrogen.
After Thursday’s massive sell-off in the commodities, corn and soybeans reversed a portion of those losses Friday. Wheat and cotton couldn’t find the same traction, both trading lower again on Friday.
UNL researchers found that planting, harvest and calving season shave off 28 minutes of a farmer’s sleep each night, while fewer than 7.5 hours increases their risk of injury by 61%.
Last week, hot and dry weather fueled commodity markets. This week, the change in the weather forecast, as well as growing concerns about a recession, spurred market speculators to sell.
Russian forces targeted at least two large grain terminals Wednesday in the port of Mykolaiv. Western governments claim Russia is carrying out a campaign to degrade Ukraine’s ability to export food.
Enjoy this roundup of stories from Farm Journal’s May/June 2022 issue.
Take a virtual crop tour across farm country, without leaving your chair.
Match hybrids to offensive and defensive management zones.
Food is essential to sustaining life and will ultimately be the key to rebuilding Ukraine’s future.
Much like a personal resume, a farm resume highlights your qualifications to do a job.
The move is contingent on legislative action, which would temporarily lift the 18.3 cents tax per gallon on gasoline and 24 cents tax per gallon on diesel during the summer months.
What advantages or disadvantages are there to leasing farm equipment? John Phipps walks through the many pertinent factors to making this decision, including current red-hot used equipment values and interest rates.
The 70% in the good-to-excellent rating for the U.S. corn crop is two percentage points lower than last week’s 72%.