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Farmer debt levels rising
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmer debt levels in terms of dollars are rising. However, Nick Paulson says that’s mostly attributed to the modern cost of farming. “The assets that debt is using to finance is just becoming more costly and more valuable.” He says, “Increasing machinery costs, increasing land values,…
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Fir the Love of Christmas: History of Christmas Tree Farms
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Christmas tree farms are more than just picturesque landscapes—they’re a cherished part of holiday traditions in the United States. For generations, families have made annual pilgrimages to these farms, selecting the perfect tree to decorate their homes and symbolize the spirit of the season. The enduring popularity of Christmas trees has deep…
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Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. These investments cover over 11 million acres in fiscal year 2024, contributing to the highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year in the history of…
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Deere lays off more workers at Iowa tractor plant
The cuts add to the thousands of jobs eliminated this year as the equipment maker reigns in production to offset a slowdown in demand.
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Can You Still Bank On Carbon Opportunities?
Can You Still Bank On Carbon Opportunities? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Moisture recharge improves US winter wheat conditions
Moisture recharge improves US winter wheat conditions World Grain
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What’s New With DeKalb?
The 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention was a hub for collaboration and conversation about the future of agriculture. Farm Broadcaster Corryn La Rue spoke with Jamie Horton, Dekalb Brand Manager. Q: Jamie, you guys got some things coming down the pipeline, especially as harvest wraps up. Tell me about looking forward? What’s that…
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The Latest News from Channel Brand Seed
During the 2024 NAFB Trade Talk, Corryn LaRue caught up with Richard Turner from Channel and Bayer Crop Science. Q: Richard, what’s new as we head into 2025? A: Yep. So, new Channel. We just merged with 10 of our regional brands, so we have a huge portfolio of corn and soybeans now. So we’re…
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Administration boosts conservation funding in 2024
Administration boosts conservation funding in 2024 Farms.com
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Nebraska’s Rick Stowell Selected for USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force
LINCOLN, Neb. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named Rick Stowell, a professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, to its Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research for 2024-2026. This prestigious appointment highlights Nebraska’s leadership in advancing sustainable agricultural practices and addressing pressing air quality challenges. The task…
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Farmers seek ideas for profitability at farm show
Farmers seek ideas for profitability at farm show FarmWeekNow.com
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Farm Income Still Projected to Decline for FY ’24
The USDA released new farm income forecast numbers, and while they’re not drastically different from previous reports this year, they seem to take on more meaning the closer we get to the end of the calendar year. Carrie Litkowski is a senior economist with USDA Economic Research Service and says farm income is on the…
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Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning
Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning AgUpdate
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Profit Watch: Rangebound corn
Profit Watch: Rangebound corn FarmWeekNow.com
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Corteva’s CEO Wants to Replicate US Soybean Success in Brazil
Corteva’s CEO Wants to Replicate US Soybean Success in Brazil BNN Bloomberg
