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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.
On Thursday, AgriTalk celebrated “A Day of Ethanol.” A host of guests chimed in on how the industry contributes to the country’s economy and energy security as well as plays a role in addressing climate challenges.
Some Illinois elevators are taking soybeans with up to 18% moisture. Another option is if you have open bins with good air capacity, you might be able to put beans in the bin and apply air and heat to them.
Along with much planning, open communication, hard work and strong values have allowed Steinhurst Dairy to pass the torch from one generation to the next despite a string of grief and mountains of heartache.
The out-of-the-box thinking brought forward by the Bayer Carbon Program has gotten attention from farmer customers as a simple, yet effective opportunity to generate revenue.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12 due to COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.
Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields.
The price shoppers pay for items like meat at the grocery store are expected to continue the rapid rise. An updated Consumer Price Index shows wholesale beef prices could increase 20% this year.
A simple acknowledgment of a job well done can pay dividends, in terms of employee engagement and retention.
David Wasserman, Senior Editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report, shares his perspective on potential outcomes of national elections.
In some instances, the speed of the combine and the speed of the header in combination are resulting in too much corn going out the back of the machine.
With a focus on reducing environmental effects from nitrogen and phosphorous while maintaining or increasing crop yields, contestants were to formulate a concept and submit within a two-month window.
Drive down any country road and you’ll see it. You may have never thought it would be worthy of a large museum, but then again, you probably never imagined this had such a storied history.
The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.
Tyson Foods has achieved a 96% vaccination rate for COVID-19 among its 120,000 American workers.
Moral of the story: There are a lot of experts on the internet. Some of them actually know what they’re doing.
From nitrogen to glyphosate, prices are posting 100% to 300% increases right now. Some farmers say they can’t even get retailers to price product until the inputs actually arrive at the retail facilities.
USDA said late last week it’s not approving a vaccine mandate exemption for Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees, and now there are fears the next shortage farmers will face will be with FSA local field staff.
Input prices continue to climb in the U.S. with some farmers fearing they may not even be able to source enough glyphosate and glufosinate for next year. But the situation may be even worse for farmers in Brazil.
Addressing mental health is a significant challenge in rural America due to unique barriers. Rural Minds™ provides education and resources to confront the stigma of mental illness.
Data-driven decisions use facts and metrics to help you make smarter decisions.
I am frequently asked: “Should I maximize my earned income for a few years before retirement to increase my Social Security retirement benefits?” My answer is the typical, “It depends.”
2021 is known as the “Great Resignation,” says Twyla Stevens, director of human resources at the Carthage System.
Prepare for new accounting methods for your farm.
Innovation often just requires a well-timed spark and an opportunity to open the door for new ideas.
Standardized ecological, social and economic indicators can help ranchers track and communicate about sustainability, which is vital to feeding a growing world.
Patronage, competitive rates, and a spirit of working together are just a few benefits of belonging to a cooperative lender
Interest in renewable fuels burns bright and farmers will have some acreage decisions to make as production ramps up.
For nearly a year, the rural economy has shown consistent growth, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).
The House Agriculture Committee passed the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act with a unanimous vote, allotting $70 million annually to chronic wasting disease (CWD) control.