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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.
Forced with a decision to grow or change course, the Hemme family embraced change with cheese. With the decision to start Hemme Brothers Creamery, the transition allowed all four brothers to return to the family farm.
The latest CPI shows drivers are seeing motor fuel prices up 58% at the pump compared to a year ago. In total, the new data released Friday shows U.S. inflation jumped 6.8% last month, the fastest rate in 39 years.
As U.S. consumer spending and excess savings are both on the rise, John Phipps says the pandemic stirred up the status quo, and now there’s a key question economists are asking as the calendar flips to 2022.
Farmers have asked the DOJ to investigate whether recent spikes in fertilizer prices are attributable to market manipulation by fertilizer companies, according to a letter sent by the Family Farm Action Alliance.
Experienced MIG welders will be insulted by the simplicity of these welding tips, but they may help folks who weld infrequently.
Oil prices were on track for their biggest weekly gain since late August, with market sentiment buoyed by easing concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant’s impact on global economic growth and fuel demand.
Most of the report’s focus was on wheat; USDA made little change to corn and soybeans for both domestic and South American production.
As harvest wraps up preparations for next season, and the drive to Win the Furrow, are already underway. Fall strip-till is happening and getting it done right is important for stand counts and yields next season.
EPA’s RFS Announcement This Week Unleashed a Mix of Support and Questions; Here’s What to Watch Next
After months of waiting on the Biden administration’s plans for the RFS and pending waivers, EPA released updated blending requirements earlier this week. The announcement also came with plans for financial relief.
Global demand has been stable even as shrinking supplies have pushed prices to multiyear highs, but recent shortfalls in some U.S. exports are an example of how U.S. products are priced out of the market when costs soar.
Learn brain-based strategies to manage fear and emotions so you can be a source of calm in your organization and help people be their best in the most trying situations.
As you evaluate input options for next spring, here are five steps to size up whether a biological might be a good fit for your farm.
Consider these strategies if your former plan isn’t an option.
Sometimes the difference between a “good” tool and a “bad” tool is hard to discern. Phillips screwdrivers are a good example.
The initiative is designed to help create a unique digital carbon footprint measurement to drive more sustainable supply chains and mitigate the impact agriculture has on the environment.
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are seeking comment on the pre-2015 WOTUS rule published in the Federal Register.
Giving of our time, talents and money is an important part of helping others.
A USDA-National Resources Inventory report shows soil erosion rates on cropland decreased 35% from 1982 to 2017. Even so, some members of the agricultural community say rates are unsustainable for crop production.
This winter, dive into these topics. Don’t assume; have the talk.
Some of the best farm operators I know have had enough with complexity. They pride themselves, and their operations, on being simple.
Look ahead to potential situations including the debt ceiling, WHIP+, President Biden’s challenges, and foreign hotspots.
Profanity is often the first impulse after breaking a bolt. After that, try these ideas.
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Every mechanic has an illicit stash of salvaged treasures.
Brazing is a skill that approaches art. Do it right and it’s a thing of beauty. Do it wrong and you’re reaching for a can of spray paint to hide blobby abominations.
Don’t let the excitement of getting in the field this spring provoke planting mistakes.
There are farmers, there are professional mechanics, and then there are farmer-mechanics. You qualify as a farmer-mechanic if:
The hunger for dairy products internationally is on pace to set new records in 2021, much of that due to China. Supply chain hurdles haven’t curbed the record demand so far, and experts say that’s been no easy feat.
Understand and weigh your operation’s options.
Build your farm’s future based on its past.