Farm Business - General
USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg points to strategic deals and surging dairy, ethanol and corn exports driving the U.S. toward an ag trade surplus
Machinery Pete explains how record-high equipment ages and a pivot to used machinery are reshaping the market, proving that his father’s advice to keep your “head on a swivel” is more relevant than ever.
Almost two years ago, then-new CEO Bill Anderson said it was his goal to have the legal liabilities “under control” by 2026.
Beyond China’s political goodwill purchases and Brazil’s soybean showdown, the U.S. is eyeing a 30% surge in domestic processing. To stay resilient, farmers are advised to focus on profit margins rather than volume.
While some producers managed to stay profitable in 2025, most struggled under tight margins, making them the exception rather than the rule, according to ag lender Alan Hoskins.
In addition to higher farm payments and better crop insurance, Paul Neiffer says the most overlooked impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill could be how farmers structure their operations.
New Farm Journal research explores six keys highlighting consolidation risk, regional divides and expansion sweet spots in a shifting landscape that prioritizes integrity and a tech mindset.
This Wisconsin farm has turned vertical integration into a blueprint for growth by controlling every stage of production, from growing to packing and national distribution, for millions of pounds of potatoes, pumpkins and produce annually.
Rep. Dusty Johnson and 47 lawmakers urge STB to review UP-NS merger’s impact on ag and competition.
Despite shifting market signals, some economists predict corn will remain the undisputed king of the acreage race.