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Life Insurance in Farm Transition Planning
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Farmers often face the challenge of being “land rich, cash poor.” While they may have significant wealth tied up in land and other assets, they can lack sufficient cash to cover expenses, taxes, or distributions when planning for the farm’s transition to the next generation. This “land rich, cash poor” dilemma can…
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Breaking point: Suicides rise as farm income drops
Breaking point: Suicides rise as farm income drops Farm Progress
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What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans?
What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans? Successful Farming
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Late Planting, Wet Harvest Require Special Storage Attention
TROY, Mo. – Corn planting in 2024 was a tale of two seasons, early and late, requiring special attention to drying and storage, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Charles Ellis. Planting got off to a good start this year. Then Missouri averaged more than 6 inches of rain in April, about 2…
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Ethanol production, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production shot higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.098 million barrels a day, up 26,000 on the week and 50,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant continue to show a profit. Ethanol stocks were…
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Diversity in U.S. potato production: russets dominate, but other varieties hold strong
USDA report highlights varietal diversity in U.S. potato production, russets dominate, but other varieties hold strong Potato News Today
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Ideal Year for Crops Is Spelling Adversity for US Corn Farmers
Ideal Year for Crops Is Spelling Adversity for US Corn Farmers Bloomberg
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Weather woes may cause a shift for specialty crops and make them find a new home in the US
Weather woes may cause a shift for specialty crops and make them find a new home in the United States RFD-TV
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Late Blight Confirmed in New York
BELMONT, N.Y. — Late blight is a highly destructive plant disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, best known for causing the Irish potato famine. Late blight is caused by a fungus-like organism that spreads dozens of miles on storm fronts. This disease is notorious for its rapid spread and devastating impact on crops, particularly…
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Pilgrim’s Pride in $100-Million Settlement Over Chicken Farmers’ Pay
Pilgrim’s Pride in $100-Million Settlement Over Chicken Farmers’ Pay Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmers, Ranchers Required to File Ownership Information
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, requiring businesses to report the identity of their owners. The goal is a simple one: to prevent crimes by knowing the identity of corporation owners. That means many small businesses like farms and ranches are required to comply with this. Under the Act, companies with 20 or…
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Crop Tour, Day 2: High-Yielding Indiana and Nebraska Crops Aim for State Records, Could Fall Short
Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Day 2: High-Yielding Indiana and Nebraska Crops Aim for State Records, Could Fall Short Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Revitalizing Worn-Out Pastures: Effective Strategies for Livestock Farmers
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Often you hear someone say that they have a pasture that is worn out, but what does that really mean? In this article, we hope to shed some light on what that means and provide suggestions beef producers can use on their farm to determine if a pasture is really worn…
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USDA updates school nutrition standards to address obesity
With childhood obesity rising, USDA updates school nutrition standards WRGB
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Farm Credit Illinois CEO says members are feeling ag downturn
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) says the cooperative’s members are already feeling the impact of the ag economy slowdown. Aaron Johnson tells Brownfield… “I believe the squeeze is going to show up more in 2025.” He says, “You know, commodity prices aren’t what they were, and it seems like input costs for next…
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Latest NASS Data Shows Drop in Pasture Conditions
Latest NASS Data Shows Drop in Pasture Conditions DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Cover crops – key to next-gen farming success
Cover crops – key to next-gen farming success Farms.com
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Corn Is Going Into The Home Stretch, Do You Need To Make A Second Fungicide Application?
Ferrie: Corn Is Going Into The Home Stretch, Do You Need To Make A Second Fungicide Application? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Today’s Fuel for a Better Tomorrow
In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk on how the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition is working to increase biodiesel usage as a cleaner burning, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. The post Today’s Fuel for a Better Tomorrow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
