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Computer Connectivity and Carbon Contracts go Hand In Hand
Computer Connectivity and Carbon Contracts go Hand In Hand

Good data forms the framework for management decisions Lukas Fricke and his brother make on their Ulysses, Neb., farm operation, including the one they made recently to sign a carbon contract.

Maggie the #Tripawd Crowned America’s Best Farm Dog
Maggie the #Tripawd Crowned America’s Best Farm Dog

Yip, yip, horray! The nationwide hunt for the best farm dog, brought to you by New Holland, concluded with a heartwarming celebration of family.

A Taste of Whiskey Acres: How Farmers Turned the Napa Valley of Corn into a Whiskey Wonderland
A Taste of Whiskey Acres: How Farmers Turned the Napa Valley of Corn into a Whiskey Wonderland

As Jim Walter, Jamie’s father, searched for a way to bring his son back to the family farm, the seed corn farmers built a brand, turning DeKalb County, Ill., into an area now known for its whiskey.

Join Farm Journal Field Days In Person or Online Now
Join Farm Journal Field Days In Person or Online Now

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!

See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event
See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! First up is Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit operation.

See the Agenda for the Aug. 25 Mississippi Farm Journal Field Day Event
See the Agenda for the Aug. 25 Mississippi Farm Journal Field Day Event

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! Join Farm Journal on Aug. 25 to get a first-hand look at farming in the Mississippi Delta.

Farm Journal Field Days Head to the Mississippi Delta
Farm Journal Field Days Head to the Mississippi Delta

Join the Jack family at Silent Shade Planting Company, Belzoni, Miss., on Aug. 25 to learn more about row-crop production in the Delta. A variety of speakers and topics are planned.

See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas
See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas

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

Farm Journal Test Plots: A Phantom Lurks in Your Corn Fields
Farm Journal Test Plots: A Phantom Lurks in Your Corn Fields

Farm Journal Test Plot data shows an earlier harvest can reap up to 15 bu.

Farm Journal Field Days: Visit A Cutting-Edge Kansas Operation
Farm Journal Field Days: Visit A Cutting-Edge Kansas Operation

Farm Journal is bringing producers together at some of America’s top farms and we want you to be one of them. 

Blue, Gold and Corduroy: Lessons from FFA
Blue, Gold and Corduroy: Lessons from FFA

The lessons of perseverance, hard work, repetition and team-focused collaboration all started and have since been honed into a sharpened point, in part, thanks to my time in FFA.

Is Your Dog America’s Best Farm Dog?
Is Your Dog America’s Best Farm Dog?

Your dog could be named the top dog in the U.S. Enter America’s Best Farm Dog Contest, brought to you by New Holland.

Farm Journal Announces Easton Corbin to Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert
Farm Journal Announces Easton Corbin to Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert

Farm Journal announced that country music star Easton Corbin will headline the live 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert during Farm Journal Field Days. Proceeds will go to the National FFA Foundation.

Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?
Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.

Farm Journal’s #FarmON Concert To Benefit National FFA Foundation
Farm Journal’s #FarmON Concert To Benefit National FFA Foundation

Farm Journal has announced that a #FarmONTM Benefit Concert will be presented in partnership with the National FFA Foundation on Thursday, August 26, at Frahm Farmland in Colby, KS.

Total Field Makeover: Trials and Tribulations
Total Field Makeover: Trials and Tribulations

Join Mitchell Hora on a tour of Hora’s Washington, Iowa, farm. Hora, founder of Continuum Ag, will show some of his cover crops and field trials in progress.

#FJFieldDays Planting Edition: Ask Ken Ferrie & Missy Bauer Your Questions
#FJFieldDays Planting Edition: Ask Ken Ferrie & Missy Bauer Your Questions

As planting ramps up for farmers across the country, we've put together a full day of content to help inform your decisions for the upcoming planting season.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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!