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“This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen in American agriculture in my lifetime,” says Bill Peter. “It ends with glass and metal covering millions of acres.”
Adron Belk uses data to cut costs, improve yields and make every decision, from fertilizer usage to what tire pressure he uses when planting. The precision-driven strategy is what’s helping drive profitability.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
PIC’s Dan Hamilton shares his raw, inspiring story of losing his wife during childbirth and how the resilience of the agricultural community helped him find hope again.
Lessons forged on a wrestling mat and a ranch serve as a powerful reminder to separate your worth from your work. In the face of life’s hardest hits, it is the courage to share our stories that helps us find the way forward.
A quiet COVID-era policy removed pork from the schools’ menus. Now, the Illinois Pork Producers Association is fighting to restore this culturally relevant, nutrient-dense protein for 325,000 students.
EPA eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and vehicle emission standards to save taxpayers $1.3 trillion.
From La Niña to El Niño, what does the shifting Pacific mean for your 2026 yields? Atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon leans toward optimism while keeping his eyes on these factors.
From incentives for conservation easements to a push for sustainable industrial growth, Gov. Bill Lee shares his strategy to protect the future of agriculture in Tennessee.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
Some ag lenders are helping young producers and beginning farmers develop stronger financial skills so they can make more informed business decisions on the farm and reduce risk.
Nathan Isler shares his journey through grief after losing his father, offering insights on the resilience that comes on the other side of loss.
Nashville singer and songwriter Adam Sanders is one of the final six contestants in CBS’ new series, “The Road.” Here’s a look at the story behind his new release, “Get It If You Did It” co-written with Missouri pig farmer Jesse Heimer.
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley’s innovative succession planning instrument is designed to avoid unnecessary drama and position his four children for success in the family pork operation.
Ancient Greek philosophers viewed resources as abundant, not scarce, so economic action was judged not by the accumulation of wealth but by whether it enabled and served a praiseworthy end.
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.
Maddie Hokanson follows a simple, but profound, philosophy in life: start with why. As a seventh-generation farmer with Schafer Farms, she says the farm has served as a lifeline while adjusting to parenting a child with serious health challenges.
People often think they can figure out their estate plan later – when they are older, richer, sicker, free from debt and the list goes on. Expert Polly Dobbs says you should have a plan in place that fits today’s circumstances.
Taxes shouldn’t drive a farm’s succession and estate plan, says Polly Dobbs, an estate planning and wealth transfer specialist. She shares what farmers need to know about changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire.
Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread.
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
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Auction barn license fees would increase nearly 1,700% as state ag department cites program deficits.
The onset of drought and disease are causing growing concerns about the size of the U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. Analysts caution while the crops may be going backward in terms of yield, it’s possible USDA actually raises its yield estimates in the September report.