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JBS investing $200M in U.S. beef facilities
JBS investing $200M in U.S. beef facilities Feedstuffs
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A global open-source dataset of monthly irrigated and rainfed cropped areas (MIRCA-OS) for the 21st century
A global open-source dataset of monthly irrigated and rainfed cropped areas (MIRCA-OS) for the 21st century Nature.com
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Understand How EPA’s New Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm
Understand How EPA’s New Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA Announces Loan Interest Rates in February 2025
USDA Announces Loan Interest Rates in February 2025 KSJB
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Farmers Needed for Study on Problem Solving for Financial and Mental Well-being
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. — Farmers are known for their resilience – adapting to uncertainties and fixing a variety of problems to keep their farms running. But when those uncertainties become overwhelming or when problems can’t be fixed, stress and anxiety can occur, taking a toll on the wellbeing of farmers, their families, and operations.…
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“Fair value” of corn north of $5, analyst says
A market analyst says the “fair value” of corn is $5 dollars and higher. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says the market is adjusting to last month’s reduction in USDA crop production estimates. “What the market’s been trying to do is trying to get caught up to really fair value. What we look at…
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Explore Latest Ag Equipment at National Farm Show 2025
Explore Latest Ag Equipment at National Farm Show 2025 Farms.com
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The little bug with a big appetite turning organic waste into sustainable fertiliser
The little bug with a big appetite turning organic waste into sustainable fertiliser BBC.com
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U.S. farmers retain optimistic outlook for 2025 despite ag trade uncertainty
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers began 2025 with an optimistic outlook, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 points from the previous month to a reading of 141. This increase was driven by a 9-point growth in the Current Conditions Index and a 3-point rise in the Future Expectations Index.…
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Building a Future-Proof Agribusiness Model
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — The agricultural sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in history. As global food demand continues to rise, agribusinesses are under immense pressure to produce more while navigating resource scarcity, market volatility, and the impact of climate change. Traditional farming methods, while effective in the past, no longer provide…
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How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With an increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events and an eye to capitalize on a common rice production technique, soybean breeders are on a quest to develop varieties with flood tolerance at any stage in the plant’s development. Farmers who use zero-grade fields for rice as their main production system are…
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Anxious to get to work with the new administration
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association vice president of government affairs says the cattle industry is anxious to get to work with the new administration. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield that once Brooke Rollins is confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, he’s optimistic she’ll focus on alleviating some of the regulatory burdens facing producers. “That’s a big lift we’re…
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Cattle producers remain committed to sustainability
Consumers have asked for more sustainability from the food supply chain. Ashley McDonald, the executive director of the National Grazing Lands Coalition, says the cattle industry has delivered — and has a great story to tell. “Being able to just show that pride, it’s not something that we need to shy away from,” she says.…
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Texas A&M’s new librarian never sleeps, helps farmers access studies
Texas A&M’s new librarian never sleeps Farm Progress
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Are you new to hiring farm labor?
When the farming operation grows, it often means hiring additional employees. That is a task many farmers are uncomfortable with in the early growth stages because they’ve never had to work with people outside of their own families. Erin Meis and Kristen Ireland from People Spark consulting have some advice for farmers who are just…
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USDA Provides Clarification On Deferred Resignations, Offers Binding Assurances
USDA Provides Clarification On Deferred Resignations, Offers Binding Assurances. substack.com
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Property Tax Reform, Biofuels Tax Credit Hot Topics for Bacon Bar and Brunch
INDIANAPOLIS — The smokey smell of many pounds of bacon will again fill the halls of the Indiana Statehouse from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to bring together Hoosier farmers, ag industry stakeholders and state lawmakers to talk about farm policy. The Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership & Policy Committee (M&P) and the Indiana Corn…
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Animal Groups Warn Brooke Rollins: USDA Driving Inflation, Animal Suffering, and Risking Health with Bird Flu
Animal Groups Warn Brooke Rollins: USDA Driving Inflation, Animal Suffering, and Risking Health with Bird Flu EIN News
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Planting already? Wisconsin farmer puts a few soybeans in the ground
A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something we’ve never done. We have frost underneath all of this right now. I’ve never planted on top of frost. When you go down and dig…
