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Recession or Not: The Consumer Has Reached Their Breaking Point
Recession or Not: The Consumer Has Reached Their Breaking Point

The consumer no longer can absorb higher costs. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says that lighter foot traffic is seen in some grocery stores, while discount retailers have seen a significant increase in foot traffic.

These Farm Kids Had the Best School Absent Note Excuse
These Farm Kids Had the Best School Absent Note Excuse

When Julie ten Hoeve called her son’s high school to report Ian being absent to help chop corn on the family's 650-cow dairy farm, she worried about what the school would say. The school’s response eased her mind.

Premium Alfalfa Hay Delivered by Amazon Prime
Premium Alfalfa Hay Delivered by Amazon Prime

California dairy farmer, Steve Maddox found a newfound love for Amazon Prime, who hauled premium alfalfa dairy hay from his Logan, Utah hay ranch to his Riverdale, Calif. dairy farm.

Farmers and ranchers continue to weather the extremes of 2020.  From drought, derecho and wildfires, to a sudden loss in demand for dairy, 2020 is proving to be an obstacle course for agriculture. Here are the mental health signs to watch.
As Farmers Face Growing Stress, How to Navigate Mental Health Concerns

Farmers continue to weather the extremes of 2020.  From drought, derecho and wildfires, to a sudden loss in demand, 2020 is proving to be an obstacle course for agriculture. Here are the mental health signs to watch.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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!

Farm Journal Field Days has been designed to provide everything you need during these challenging times.
Farm Journal Field Days: Learning, Networking and Entertainment!

Farm Journal Field Days has been designed to provide everything you need during these challenging times.

These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.
8 Must-See Speakers at Farm Journal Field Days

These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.

The Farm Journal Field Days is an unparalleled format of virtual live and on-demand learning, with discussion and networking designed to be inclusive for all farmer leaders and their operations. 
Enjoy On-Demand and Live Learning at Farm Journal Field Days

The Farm Journal Field Days is an unparalleled format of virtual live and on-demand learning, with discussion and networking designed to be inclusive for all farmer leaders and their operations. 

This one-of-a-kind, new event features more than 100 free informational sessions you can enjoy live or on-demand.
Don't Miss It! Farm Journal Field Days Registration Is Open.

This one-of-a-kind, new event features more than 100 free informational sessions you can enjoy live or on-demand.

Lee Brice to Headline #FarmON Concert
Lee Brice to Headline #FarmON Concert

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

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27.
Make Plans to Attend Farm Journal Field Day

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27.

A forgiven PPP loan is tax-free to the farmer, but you will be required to reduce your expenses by the amount of forgiveness.
Paul Neiffer: Your Options for PPP Forgiveness 

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

How to Keep the Family Farm Farming
How to Keep the Family Farm Farming

Two-thirds of farmers do not have a plan in place as to how they will transfer their massive asset base onto the next generation.

Setting Your Direction: Vision & Mission Statements
Setting Your Direction: Vision & Mission Statements

It is worth your time to develop a vision and mission statement.