Latest News From FARM JOURNAL EVENTS

Use Emotional Intelligence to Tackle The Tough Stuff
Use Emotional Intelligence to Tackle The Tough Stuff

“If you can manage these moments, the world is yours,” says Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer
USDA Chief Economist Expects Continued Chinese Demand, Battle Over U.S. Acres

USDA's Chief Economist says the battle for 2021 acreage is on, and it may even bid into specialty crop acres amid strong signals that China plans to continue buying corn and soybeans.

The strength and timing of the economic recovery are contingent on three uncertain factors.
3 Factors Weigh on the Economic Recovery

The strength and timing of the economic recovery are contingent on three uncertain factors.

There’s a trifecta of change coming to agriculture.
3 Forces Ready To Change The Ag Inputs Business

Sam Taylor and Stephen Nicholson, both RaboResearch analysts, say while many would call these emerging technologies ‘disruptive,’ they prefer to think of them as evolutionary elements to agriculture.

2021: A Drought Year Like No Other!
2021: A Drought Year Like No Other!

“Over the last 20 years, we’ve never seen a drought situation looking like this through February," says Nutrien Ag Solutions' Eric Snodgrass.

Attend the Online Top Producer Summit
Attend the Online Top Producer Summit

We're quickly closing in on the Top Producer Summit online event, which kicks off Feb. 23.

Eager to Learn and Willing to Listen, Young Kansas Farmer Pursues Untraditional Path
Eager to Learn and Willing to Listen, Young Kansas Farmer Pursues Untraditional Path

Splitter Farms in Lyons Kan. was named the 2021 Top Producer Horizon Award winner. Their story is one rooted in education and willingness to listen, a recipe that helped grow the farm to what it is today.

Meet the Iowa Farm Family Named 2021 Top Producer of the Year
Meet the Iowa Farm Family Named 2021 Top Producer of the Year

Together with his wife Laurie and sons Scott and Eric, Steve Henry and team have built a sustainable business that now stretches across 10,000 acres in Iowa. 

Carbon Markets Webinar: Everything Farmers Need to Know
Carbon Markets Webinar: Everything Farmers Need to Know

Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.

No NFMS? No Worries. There's FJ Field Days
No NFMS? No Worries. There's FJ Field Days

Not This Year: the 56th National Farm Machinery Show has been postponed until 2022. You can still talk tractors and see the latest in farm machinery during the Farm Journal Field Days Equipment Edition going on now!

Bumpy Fields Beware: New Electronic Closing System Offers 9” of Travel
Bumpy Fields Beware: New Electronic Closing System Offers 9” of Travel

Whether it’s a tricky terrace, not-so-smooth no-till or other fields that bump and bang along the way, a new product from Schaffert Manufacturing and Graham Electric Planter promises to provide ease-of-use.

Three Conservation Ag Insights from Illinois Farmer Craig Swartz
Three Conservation Ag Insights from Illinois Farmer Craig Swartz

By sharing his agronomic practices with fellow farmers, Swartz helps them identify practical, cost-effective ways they can enhance conservation stewardship on their respective operations.

Six Startups Named Winners of 2020 Row Crop Challenge
Six Startups Named Winners of 2020 Row Crop Challenge

A farm-centric innovation model has been the focus of the AgLaunch and Farm Journal Row Crop Challenge to aide early-stage agtech startups to solve on-farm problems.

Field Days Harvest Edition: Input Insights on Supply and Prices
Field Days Harvest Edition: Input Insights on Supply and Prices

Join us at 8 a.m. Central Nov. 3 for the Early Riser session, “Input Insights on Supply and Prices — and What That Means for Your 2021 Crop.”

Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition: Conservation Tillage
Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition: Conservation Tillage

Mitchell Hora, Mike Langseth, and Jodi DeJong-Hughes will join AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths for a conversation on how to dial in conservation tillage on Oct. 27 at 8 a.m.

Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition: Succession Planning and More Live Oct. 20 at 8 a.m.
Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition: Succession Planning and More Live Oct. 20 at 8 a.m.

From the Do’s and Don’ts of Succession Planning to the Pro Farmer Harvest Report, Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition starts now.

Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition
Farm Journal Field Days Harvest Edition

Join us now for new early riser sessions on input buying, grain storage, how to build your own planter and more every Tuesday at 8 a.m. Central.

Chase Dewitz of Steele, N.D., was recognized with the 2020 Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. He is congratulated by Sara Schafer, Top Producer Editor, and Mark Timke, National Strategic Account Manager for Pioneer.
Nominate the Nation's Best Young Farmers

Do you demonstrate exceptional marketing, technology or finance skills with your farming or ranching operation? Are you under the age of 35? If so, apply to win the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award.

Pro Farmer and Farmobile Launch Index-Based Harvest Report
Pro Farmer and Farmobile Launch Index-Based Harvest Report

Farmer-sourced data extends the perspective of Pro Farmer Crop Tour through harvest.

Unlocking Farm Profitability with Data, Tech & Traceability
Unlocking Farm Profitability with Data, Tech & Traceability

Learn how to help your farm’s bottom line by putting machinery, data and technology to work monitoring and measuring the impact of your conservation agriculture and natural resource stewardship practices.

The Rantizo drone used for spraying has a 14’ boom with a 20’ swath which can equal 14 acres/hour of application at a 3 gal. per acre rate.
Dual-Purpose Drones For Agriculture

At the 2020 Farm Journal Field Days in-person event in Jessup, Iowa, attendees got an up close look at the latest technology in drones used for agricultural applications.

By the Numbers: Farmers Share Best of Farm Journal Field Days
By the Numbers: Farmers Share Best of Farm Journal Field Days

Check out the data on what farmers are saying about the New American Farm Show.

Farming with His Feet: Andy Detweiler Shares Why Attitude Matters
Farming with His Feet: Andy Detweiler Shares Why Attitude Matters

When Andy Detweiler was 2 years old, he lost his arms in a farming accident. In March, Amanda Nigg lost everything in a house fire. Here's how these two social media influencers say they've survived the ups and downs.

#FarmON Benefit Concert Showcases 4-H and America's Farm Families
#FarmON Benefit Concert Showcases 4-H and America's Farm Families

The reality of how COVID-19 is impacting young people, especially in rural communities without reliable access to the internet, is hard to ignore. Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, watch how these kids #FarmON.

Lee Brice in the #FarmON Concert.
Watch a Replay of the #FarmOn Concert

Watch a replay of the Farm Journal #FarmON Concert benefitting the 4-H FOURWARD Fund.

Historic Farm Journal Field Days Connects Thousands Across U.S.
Historic Farm Journal Field Days Connects Thousands Across U.S.

Farmers and ranchers from all 50 states made agricultural history by participating in Farm Journal Field Days, the first-of-its-kind hybrid live and virtual event.

#FarmON Concert featuring Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins and more.
#FarmON Concert is Tonight: Watch Live at 7 Central

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.

How To Host a COVID-Friendly Party for Today's Free #FarmON Concert
How To Host a COVID-Friendly Party for Today's Free #FarmON Concert

Because concerts are always more fun with friends, we’re here to help you host a socially distanced, free #FarmON concert listening party that supports the National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD Fund

4 Ways to Keep Your Chin Up Despite 2020
4 Ways to Keep Your Chin Up Despite 2020

Trade war. Ethanol headaches. Daunting price outlooks. 2020 has been overwhelming for farmers so many reasons – and that’s not even considering the rug that really got pulled from under us, says John Phipps.

Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.
Check Out Day Three of Farm Journal Field Days

Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.

2020 Wind, Cool Weather and Abnormalities Make it a Year to Remember
2020 Wind, Cool Weather and Abnormalities Make it a Year to Remember

Mother Nature is the ultimate judge, jury and, sometimes, executioner when it comes to crops. This year, she dealt a mighty verdict for many farmers across the U.S.

Earn continuing education units during this 45-minute session! You'll gain one full credit for joining and sending in your information. Reach out if you have questions about how to get these credits.
The Future of Weed Control is Different than Today—Have You Adapted?

They creep, they crawl, they vine, they grow more than 15’ tall! Weeds are a nemesis many farmers know all-too-well, but what is the future of this pest? What is the future of weed control, including herbicides?

Drones Take Two Paths To Demonstrate ROI In Agriculture
Drones Take Two Paths To Demonstrate ROI In Agriculture

“Drones aren’t toys—they are tools,” says Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo.

Rise Like A Phoenix From the COVID-19 Black Swan
Rise Like A Phoenix From the COVID-19 Black Swan

David Kohl gives shares the four pillars of success to take this black swan to phoenix for your farm business in “Managing Through the Black Swan Cycle” hosted in the virtual Farm Journal Field Days.

Success Tips: Push Beyond High Yields to High-Quality Management
Success Tips: Push Beyond High Yields to High-Quality Management

Farming wasn’t a guarantee for Ben Riensche. In fact, his father discouraged it in the 1980s and told him to find a good job somewhere off farm.

There are 1,000 prizes up for grabs during your attendance of Farm Journal Field Days, which runs Aug. 25-27.
1,000 Prizes up for Grabs at Farm Journal Field Days

There are 1,000 prizes up for grabs during your attendance of Farm Journal Field Days, which runs Aug. 25-27.

Join Farm Journal Field Days Now
Join Farm Journal Field Days Now

Here’s how to log in and join the fun.

Gain Valuable Information, Win a UTV!
Gain Valuable Information, Win a UTV!

It’s a twofer—a win-win—a no-lose scenario! No matter what, you gain free access to great speakers and expert information. And you have a chance to win a full-size, side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV).

Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and other stars share their support for young people during this challenging time.
Country Music Stars Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert Supporting 4-H

Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and other stars share their support for young people during this challenging time.

Register now to join us Aug. 25-27 for live and on-demand education, networking and entertainment. 
Have You Registered for Farm Journal Field Days Yet?

Register now to join us Aug. 25-27 for live and on-demand education, networking and entertainment. 

Pro Farmer: Corn and Soybean Yields Lower than USDA Estimates
Pro Farmer: Corn and Soybean Yields Lower than USDA Estimates

This year has presented farmers across the Midwest with a myriad of challenges, which are accounted for in the group’s national corn and soybean yield estimates.

See Why Crop Tour Scouts Had a Tough Time Measuring Derecho Damage
See Why Crop Tour Scouts Had a Tough Time Measuring Derecho Damage

As the industry tries to get the scope of damage in Iowa, Pro Farmer editor Brian Grete takes you into a damaged corn field to show viewers why measuring the derecho damage was so difficult this year.

Sneak Peek: How To Navigate Farm Journal Field Days
Sneak Peek: How To Navigate Farm Journal Field Days

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

Farm Journal Field Days is days away! Plan to join us Aug. 25-27 for this free event.
The Clock is Ticking on Farm Journal Field Days! Register Now!

Farm Journal Field Days is days away! Plan to join us Aug. 25-27 for this free event.

Choose Your Own Adventure at Farm Journal Field Days
Choose Your Own Adventure at Farm Journal Field Days

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

Corn Crop Won’t Reach USDA Record Yield Prediction, Scouts Say
Corn Crop Won’t Reach USDA Record Yield Prediction, Scouts Say

Pro Farmer Crop Tour results will be released on Thursday evening.

200-Plus Bu. Corn In Parts Of Western IL, SW IA Crop 'Hit And Miss'
200-Plus Bu. Corn In Parts Of Western IL, SW IA Crop 'Hit And Miss'

Day 3 of the tour finds scouts in Illinois and Iowa, where crops range from excellent to poor, a result of last week's wind storm.

Have You Checked Out All the Exclusive Field Days Show Elements?
Have You Checked Out All the Exclusive Field Days Show Elements?

Farm Journal Field Days offers a packed three-day agenda, as well as some other great show elements for you to enjoy, including the #FarmON Benefit Concert, beer garden sessions, virtual expo hall and more!

The western leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour got underway this morning in South Dakota.
‘Sexy’ Corn Yield Outlook For South Dakota

Estimates ranged from a high of 200 bpa to a low of 102 bpa, averaging 160-plus.

Lee Brice Talks #FarmON Benefit Concert, Time at Home and New Music
Lee Brice Talks #FarmON Benefit Concert, Time at Home and New Music

AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talked with Lee Brice ahead of Farm Journal Field Days and the #FarmON Benefit Concert supporting the National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD Fund.