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Think Through Barn Repairs Before Rebuilding
LAGRANGE, Ind. — A series of recent storms damaged some barns and homes in the area. Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension’s Agriculture Educator in LaGrange County, offered some advice on repairing those structures. Burbrink urged caution around damaged buildings. There are often hazards like nails, splintered boards and unstable walls or roofs. Protective eyewear, sturdy shoes…
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What state is expected to plant the most corn acres in 2025?
What state is expected to plant the most corn acres in 2025? Successful Farming
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USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visits Iowa, discusses tariffs and Iowa’s Summer EBT waiver
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visits Iowa, discusses tariffs and Iowa’s Summer EBT waiver KGAN
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Understanding Farm Depreciation for 2025
Understanding Farm Depreciation for 2025 Farm Equipment
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USDA’s new Smart Trap Program is not as efficient as researchers hoped, but it is helping
USDA’s new Smart Trap Program is not as efficient as researchers hoped, but it is helping RFD-TV
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America First? Farmer Calls Ford Out for Abandoning Ethanol Flex Fuel in New F-150 Trucks
America First? Farmer Calls Ford Out for Abandoning Ethanol Flex Fuel in New F-150 Trucks
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Will U.S. ag stay competitive if trade tariffs in effect?
Will U.S. ag stay competitive if trade tariffs in effect? Brownfield Ag News
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USDA scientist asks bigger weed questions
USDA scientist asks bigger weed questions Capital Press
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Some liquid egg products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here’s what to know
Some liquid egg products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here’s what to know. CBS News
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Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) prior to planting or sidedress after planting. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving anhydrous ammonia have proven how dangerous and deadly the chemical can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota…
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USDA Says Corn Acres Up 5% in 2025
USDA Says Corn Acres Up 5% in 2025 Successful Farming
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USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory
USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory Self Employed
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Fieldwork underway in parts of Iowa
Some Iowa farmers have begun spring fieldwork. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says weather has generally been mild recently. “A lot of what I’ve seen in the last week or so has been dry fertilizer getting spread on fields, I’ve seen anhydrous getting put on fields. So kind of gearing up, getting ready…
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Cover Crops, Perennials and Diversified Plantings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Along the headwaters of the Elkhorn Creek in Northeastern Fayette County, Headwater Farm cultivates nutrient-dense produce for community partners and supports small local agribusinesses in Lexington. On this 30-acre parcel of leased land, Lexington nonprofit Seedleaf provides acreage to small-scale growers, cultivates culturally significant seeds for organic markets and offers community education…
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Cash rents decline in 2024
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says revenues from cash rents were down in 2024. Gary Schnitkey says recent surveys of farm managers show slight declines in cash rents across the state. “We saw farm managers reduce their cash rents and did so about 20 bucks per acre.” He says, “Farm managers tend…
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Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025 to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial…
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U.S. Farm Program Crops in the Planting Flexibility Era
U.S. Farm Program Crops in the Planting Flexibility Era Successful Farming
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Bayer President Views Agriculture Through a Lens of Optimism
Bayer President Views Agriculture Through a Lens of Optimism Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Survey: Farmers Defy Market Predictions, Stick to Rotations Despite Corn Price Optimism
A new survey, this one by Farm Futures, indicates that while corn prices may look better than soybean prices, they’re not hot enough to lure farmers away from their crop rotations. Ahead of Monday’s Prospective Plantings report from USDA, farmers said that on average they plan only a slight increase in corn acres and a…
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Smith named director of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory
Smith named director of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory Nebraska Today
