Farm Business - General
Dept. of Commerce issued a preliminary determination this week showing urea nitrate from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago is being sold into the U.S. at less than fair value. The ruling could open the door for tariffs.
Nutrien Ltd, the world’s biggest potash miner, could boost production by up to 29% in coming years, depending on any sanctions facing rival producers
If you’re short on employees, you’re not alone. New forces are at work, and I don’t see them changing any time soon.
The dynamics of 2022 are shaping up to make this year a pivot point for ag retail says Brett Bruggeman, president of WinField United.
What happens when Dog the Bounty Hunter, agriculture, tomatoes, pickles, worms, survival bunkers, miracle juice, and a bizarre flimflam man get dumped in cauldron? Welcome to a swindle and chase for the ages.
After ransomware attacks hit two co-ops and an equipment auction site last year, John Phipps says his guess is tractors being hacked to override factory engine or emission controls are ripe for self-inflicted hacks.
Small, rural hospitals are struggling to keep, find or hire staff as the omicron variant begins its push across rural America. Rural healthcare advocates say it’s already creating an unsafe situation.
2021 was a strong financial year for many farmers. For 2022, input costs are rising rapidly. One ag lender cites $700 per acre in some scenarios. That means farmers will need strong yields this season to break even.
The Faribault Woolen Mill continues to expand their product line and number of retail stores. It is a comeback story with roots in the days just after the Civil War.
The crisis and pain of procrastination are gifts. Think of them as an alarm bell. When it sounds, you know you need to engage in a relationship that will allow you to focus on what you enjoy most and are best at doing.
This data confirms the obvious — there is plenty of income and cash in farm country and is being reflected in the record prices being paid for farmland.
The world is transforming as the COVID-19 pandemic advances technology and cultural shifts in how business is done.
Understand how and why you are paid for carbon.
Fertilizer is cited as the No. 1 concern. Plus, 45% of farmers say their plans for this spring are being impacted by the tight machinery inventory, according to the Ag Economy Barometer.
From the Great Resignation to factors that fueled costs for farmers, John Phipps looks back and outlines some of the key lessons learned in 2021.
This past year is one many of us would sooner forget than remember.
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that was definitely the trend for the farmland market in 2021.
As families gather to give thanks this year, Farm Journal shares stories of grit and gratitude. From surviving a raging wildfire to a mail carrier who saved a rancher’s life, each show resilience of rural America.
As the frantic pace of harvest winds down, we can reflect on another season of abundant effort.
What do a Thanksgiving turkey and a canary in a coal mine have in common? More than you might think—this year’s turkey has a warning.
Gratitude is like a muscle, the more you exercise it the stronger it becomes.
For 12 straight months, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) has remained above growth neutral, to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index.
“We need collaboration, shared vision and action,” Liam Condon, member of the board of management of Bayer and president of Bayer Crop Science said in the company announcement.
Union: New offer has modest modifications to offer voted down Nov. 2; Vote Wed.
Public policy to reduce carbon emissions is fueling demand for bio-based fuels.
Iowa farmer Jim Yenter served his country for a decade. And now the U.S. veteran is a first-generation farmer who’s determined to share his love for farming and the business he’s built with the next generation.
Adam Chappell’s farming operation is transformed, and the 41-year-old grower doesn’t mince words: It was all about the money.
AgLaunch and Farm Journal Announce Cutting-Edge Startups for the 2021 AgLaunch365 Row Crop Challenge
The 10 Row Crop Challenge startups were chosen by a panel of farmers that selected innovations based on their potential to address key problems in U.S. row crop agriculture.
In 2019, Michigan State University returned to natural grass for its football field, after a 33 year hiatus. And it’s science that helps the turf team manage the field and provide optimal conditions for the games.
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.