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To Till or Not to Till?
As harvest wraps up, farmers revisit the fall tillage decision-making process that can leave many scratching their heads. Farm Journal…
5 Tips to Help Manage Drought Conditions On Your Ranch
Helping mitigate the effects of drought on your operation is possible with some foresight and early action. While drought impacts…
Ag Exports to Flatline as Headwinds Abound in 2023
U.S. exports reached record highs in 2022, however, looking ahead to 2023, it’s likely exports will plateau amidst ongoing uncertainties…
USDA Details $3.3 Million Investment to Expanding Crop Insurance Outreach to Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently invested about $3.3 million in two new partnerships that will train and equip…
Freight Costs Add More Winter Challenges for Cattle Producers
At a time when smaller cattle herds are a strategic farm survival strategy, winter feeding comes at a huge cost…
Current Farmland Values Demand a Look at Your Estate Planning
Sky-high farmland values and record purchases can certainly raise eyebrows. But more than just keeping an eye on headlines, farmers…
4 Tips for Fall Nitrogen Application
With harvest nearly in the rearview for most U.S. farmers, fall nitrogen application takes the spotlight. Applying nitrogen in more…
317 Million Cover Crop Acres Reported in USDA Survey
A recent USDA survey reports that cover crop usage is up considerably across the U.S. In 2017, approximately 15.4 million…
Farmland Cash Rent Increases Across U.S.
U.S. farmland cash rent rates continue to increase amidst unprecedented inflation. Nationally, farmers pay roughly $148 per acre of cropland,…
With Barge Availability Limited, Rail and Trucks Step in to Move Grain to the Gulf
As drought continues to slow or stop barge traffic on the Lower Mississippi River, rail and truck outlets are now…