Farm Economy
Amid other lessons, the titanic drought of 2012 gave farmers an education in crop insurance—and a reminder that it’s as vital a tool in a marketing plan as options or calls.
The 2012 Census of Agriculture features several firsts—among them, new questions about land-use practices, Internet access and crops grown for production of renewable energy.
Some corn producers will face challenges in the coming weeks when selecting hybrids for next year.
The future of soybeans is in doubt as the profit and yield spreads between the two crops increase.
Batey Farms Looks Beyond the Bin, Attracts Urban Consumer
As if Americans didn’t have enough chicken on the menu already, production of the nation’s most-popular meat is headed for the biggest growth spurt in more than a decade.
