The vibe in the cattle business is starting to suggest we’re approaching a tipping point. While usually people have their pom ...

Last week my daughter passed a milestone in life when she bought her first car. Long time readers will recall I started her ...

The world’s top beef exporter Brazil is in advanced talks to begin shipments to Japan, according to a major industry group, in a move that may hurt U.S. sales to the Asian nation.   Brazil has ...

The FFA tribute this week goes to Sarah Ault, Tennessee State FFA Vice President. Ault is from western Tennessee, and she ...

Growers found success with Armor® Seed cotton and soybean varieties in 2024. Learn how product placement and solid genetics ...

The USDA is forecasting global sunflower seed production for 2024-25 at 50.5 million metric tons (MMT), down 10% from 2023-24. Lower production in Ukraine and Russia is the leading factor for the ...

Before we look ahead to 2024, let’s look at how the 2023 growing season turned out. The past growing season was delayed by a winter storm that hit the Dakotas and Minnesota in April. A late start to ...

On Nov. 16, 2023, the United States Congress approved a one-year extension for the 2018 Farm Bill. Status quo remains for another year, however, there is an exception for 2024 Effective Reference ...

Four drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in rural Kansas are receiving a share of $12,902,000 in funds from USDA Rural Development through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant ...

Winter weather is finally here, so if you haven’t done so already, be prepared to handle and transport cattle appropriately. While the heat of summer can be a challenge, the cold, wet and wind of ...

Rising fertilizer and input costs are making the decision to plant corn vs. soybeans especially difficult for growers seeking maximum profit potential this season. While some growers are considering a ...

Harvest is quickly approaching with many combines already running in the Southern Corn belt. We are likely three weeks away from harvest on our farm in Northwest Iowa. It has been interesting to see ...