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It’s not easy to be a successful food company. According to a recent research study, major food companies are experiencing a drop in sales and intensified competition from smaller players.

Regardless of which way the votes go in November, it’s going to be a consequential election for agriculture. Here are insights to top questions.

​​​​​​​The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 266 entries from 16 states and presented awards to top five finishers in eight divisions.

Farmers impacted by economic fallout from COVID-19 will be eligible to receive funds from the up to $14 billion allocated for assistance.

Some areas received a shot of rain early in the week too. However, it’s been so dry in some places that farmers are cutting silage the earliest they have since the drought of 2012.

Watch the #FarmON Concert benefiting the 4-H Fourward Fund with Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins and more. Watch a replay of the concert below.

Check out the free modern farm show, Farm Journal Field Days.

Take this quick quiz to set your own agenda for Farm Journal Field Days.

Without in-person meetings, or with far fewer of them, you might be concerned about getting the CEUs you need this year to keep your certifications up to date.

As of last week, USDA paid out just over $6 billion of the $16 billion in CFAP payments. One agricultural economist says without the full $16 billion, lower CFAP payments could change net farm income projections.

Farm Journal announces Grammy-nominated and ACM Award-winning country artist Lee Brice to headline the #FarmON Benefit Concert.

The market animal show in Augusta County, Va. was one of the first to move their livestock show online. The decision blossomed into a show of support and gratitude by both the community and 4-H, FFA members.

A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it's changing the way agriculture does business.

Thirty-two million food boxes have been delivered as part of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana shows how the program is making a difference in people’s lives.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week published a checklist for agricultural employers to use to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.

The U.S. net farm cash income in 2020 is projected to decline 9% from 2019. Nearly 200 agricultural groups sent a letter to President Trump urging continued implementation of the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement.

A forgiven PPP loan is tax-free to the farmer, but you will be required to reduce your expenses by the amount of forgiveness.

The Forage First Families First program is collecting stories of farmers who are facing hardships and aiming to connect those dairy and beef farms with donations of La Crosse forage seed for next spring.

A biotechnology company in South Dakota is using cows to produce human antibodies to fight SARS-CoV-2.

Every team has one. That employee who is not contributing his or her fair share. As the boss, you must coach this employee to be an all-star — or show them the door.

Optimism may be starting to sprout among farmers and ranchers, despite the impact COVID-19 is having on nearly every sector of agriculture, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer.

A new tracking tool developed at the University of Missouri provides a continuously updated 14-day snapshot of new cases of COVID-19 in every county in the nation.

Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’ Lakes recently shared her thoughts on food production moving forward.  

The White House unveiled the "Farmers to Families Food Box Program." While many dairy groups praise the program, saying it hits all stops of the supply chain, some produce companies say it misses the mark.

New data shows COVID-19 illnesses at the farm level are less than 1%. Purdue University teamed up with Microsoft to create an online Food and Ag Vulnerability map.

University of Minnesota economist Marin Bozic says the program will help avert disaster in the dairy industry.

The company’s corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and ag retail cooperatives have turned on their guest WiFi to increase access across more than 14 states. 

Farm Journal today announced the launch of a major new “COVID-conscious” farm show experience called Farm Journal Field DaysTM, set for Aug. 25-27, 2020, on farms in eastern Iowa and northwest Ohio.

In rural America, lenders expect it to push their local areas into a recession, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) exclusively for agricultural businesses on Monday.  

A full-page ad in the New York Times this week sparked a nationwide question: Is the food supply chain actually breaking? Agricultural economists disagree.

The future will definitely look different from the past. In the long run, what opportunities could farmers harvest?

“Courage recognizes the significant work of farmers, their families, farm communities and all who are engaged in feeding the world.”

Three trends are currently underway in the countryside.

he Trump administration plans to buy milk and meat from U.S. farmers as part of an initial $15.5 billion effort to help them weather the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $15.5 billion in the initial phase of its plan to bolster the nation's food supply chain against the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.

Farmers across the country are being asked to dump their milk, as food service demand crumbled rapidly due to COVID-19. Still, farmers are frustrated that consumers can't buy as much milk as they want right now.

Data can help you see which areas in a field make money, waste money or cost money.

Take steps to balance physical and mental wellness, which is vital to staying healthy and less accident-prone.

Land-grant universities around the country are putting their heads together to find innovative ways to keep research and Extension programs rolling.

No one wants to face another tough season like 2019, but the truth is it’s good to be prepared for weather challenges before planting gets underway—just in case.

As news about coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate headlines, organizations and events are taking precautions due to the illness.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides the state of the rural economy before the House Committee on Agriculture.

In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives. 

It’s not just lonely at the top anymore. Americans are feeling more isolated than ever at all levels of the work chain. So, what's an employer to do?

Randy Sowers’ nightmare began when the IRS seized his bank account, over $60,000, and almost wrecked his farm through a law intended to nab drug lords and crime bosses.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.

Following a decade with the introduction of societal shifters such as the smartphone and the adoption of robotic milkers, 2020 could be the starting block for the fastest technological race in farming history.

Here are 10 tips to help establish a better alfalfa stand in 2020.

Create a simple, viable and active strategy for your farm.