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The White House says 95.6% of USDA employees have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or filed for an exemption, but the number who've received the vaccine is the lowest among reported federal agencies.

A series of extreme rains prompted the Clark family to change the way it operates their farm and begin integrating more regenerative practices.

The critical nature of the ag industry has required many ag employers continue business operations as normal. AgCareers.com’s annual Agribusiness HR Review survey of ag employers assesses employers’ COVID responses.

Americans are expected to purchase 161 million lb. of butter between the second week of November through Christmas.

Inflation levels are now at levels the U.S. hasn't seen in three decades. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 6.2% spike over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 1990. Beef prices are up 20%.

Mahindra launches ROXOR off-road side-by-side, a rugged workhorse for farmers, ranchers, off-road enthusiasts and rural lifestyle customers. The redesigned ROXOR is "redefining the SXS category," the company says.

Never is the human environment more significant than when you begin cover cropping, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

For nearly a year, the rural economy has shown consistent growth, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).

Even with inflationary and labor pressures impacting the U.S. dairy herd, USDA's latest check of the dairy balance sheet shows the forecast for lower production this month, but higher production for the year.

AgCareers.com is launching its 2021-2022 season of Feed Your Future virtual career fairs across the United States. 

The Biden Administration’s policies are expected to impact roughly 100 million working Americans. Here’s what you need to know.

Banks have money to lend, interest rates are low and there’s a lot of cash in the countryside

While the Millennial generation is the fastest growing group of farm operators in Kansas, Gen Z farm operators today want technology automated, and companies have one chance to get the technology right.

From an American flag one year to a POW tribute the next, Wilber Meyer's field artwork has grown. And for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this year's tribute is by far the biggest, extending beyond the Ohio farm field.

Whether you’re looking for cutting edge agronomy, machinery updates, business tools or insights on livestock production, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this free event, Aug. 23-27!

A big increase in benefits is on the way for Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The average SNAP benefit will increase for FY 2022 beginning on Oct. 1, according to the agency.

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.

Talent is rarer than ever. Attracting it and keeping it is your key to success. Culture is king. Go see your people, and listen one-on-one.

U.S. ag is suffering from a labor shortage that could increase production costs and consumer food prices if not addressed through visa reform to provide better access to the foreign-born workers on which it depends.

CoBank says challenges brought on by COVID-19 will speed up automation throughout many sectors of the supply chain. Here's a deeper look at the animal protein industries in CoBank's latest report.

Rural America continues to see strong economic gains. For the eighth straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index remained above growth neutral.

Greek-yogurt maker Chobani is going public and could be valued at more than $10 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), as the company confidentially filed regulatory paperwork for its stock market listing.

Compared to the national average of 70%, rural America falls behind with only 34% of the adult population vaccinated.

Would you celebrate National Ice Cream Month tasting the first written recipe for ice cream?

Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned world-renowned track star, has punched her ticket to compete in the 2021 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo.

Cargill's CEO says the company is in the middle of a major shakeup as it says consumers will continue to demand more plant-based protein products.

To build a more resilient supply chain, the White House just published a 250-page report with assessments and an expansive list of recommendations.

The United Nations issued a warning this week as world food prices are rising at their fastest pace in a decade. Global food prices have risen for 12 consecutive months and now sit at their highest level since 2011.

Farmers who insured their crops and planted cover crops will now be eligible for a financial bonus from USDA. Not all crops are included in the new program, and acres need to be reported by June 15th.

This week Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss fast internet for rural America as Democrats could still “go alone” on infrastructure bill.

The plan requires conserving 440 million acres.

Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.

A Farm Journal Pulse Poll reveals what farmers think about Biden’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.

USDA will open CRP enrollment with higher payment rates, new incentives and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.

The April farmland price index climbed to 78.6 — the highest level since 2012.

Senators John Hoeven and Michael Bennet reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Device regulations at the U.S. DOT.

The first U.S.-China meeting of the Biden administration got off to a fiery start, with both sides leveling sharp rebukes of the others' policies in a display that underscored the level of bilateral tension.

Why don't we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here's what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.

In his opening days of his second stint as head of USDA, Tom Vilsack is focused on farmer profitability and opening markets to build that profitability.

USDA is still reviewing how it will disburse $15 billion in coronavirus aid.

75% of Pulse respondents say they strongly disapprove of the job done by President Joe Biden so far.

As the winter thaw nears and spring planting is on the horizon, how is the weather outlook shaping up?

If you’re still looking for a date for Valentine’s Day, have you considered going on a Zoom date with a cow?

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a raft of executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies.

President Joe Biden plans to introduce ambitious immigration reform legislation on his first day in office that seeks to legalize millions of undocumented workers.

As President Joe Biden took office Wednesday, one former Secretary of Agriculture thinks a Biden Administration and USDA will focus more on helping craft a farm bill that focuses on conservation.

The past decade has been weird and wacky to say the least. It makes you wonder what’s in store for the next 10 years. Here are some possible hints.

2021 is off to a dry start and one meteorologist sees dry conditions expanding in the West over the next few months. So, could 2021 be a repeat of 2012? USDA meteorologist weighs in.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides that eligible employees are entitled to paid sick time because of COVID-19, and employers are eligible for a tax credit to offset the expense.

The organization partners with farmers and other members of the agricultural community to move food from the farm level to food banks and distribution centers around the U.S.