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Time is running out for USDA to issue economic relief payments to farmers in the 90-day window set by Congress. According to some sources, producers are banking on the payments, even making business decisions based on projected payment calculations.
Chase Larson is the CEO of Bestifor Farms, which is just one of six companies under the Bestifor family of brands. Based in Belleville, Kansas, the company employees 40 people, 30 of which are full time.
During an exclusive interview with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at Top Producer Summit, Farm Journal asked if the Department of Government Efficiency will target farm programs.
On the cusp of the 1980s farm crisis, Mark Hanna’s rookie years of farming were tough. Through relentless effort to pay down debt while investing in improvements to his operation, Hanna’s career has been one of perseverance and success, making him a 2025 Top Producer of the Year finalist.
His senior year of high school, Dalton Dilldine’s dad unexpectedly passed away, leaving a limited succession plan and a teenager with a big decision: take over the operation, start his own farm or go to college. He chose all three.
The Lay’s Super Bowl commercial was inspired by a real potato farmer and his family. Jeremie Pavelski says he was touched by the commercial and proud of how it showcased the work of farmers across the U.S.
The deadline to make your crop insurance decisions is coming soon, and Dave Jansen with Strategic Farm Marketing says there have been major changes to this year’s products.
Experts from Compeer Financial say last year’s coverage might not be adequate for this year’s cost of production, and coverage might not have the same effect it did last year or even two years ago.
As labor shortages in the ag industry persist, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B programs.
Complacency happens to our operations when we decide we are simply too busy working in the business to work on the business.
Find out why University of Illinois professor Gary Schnitkey says maximizing profits may not mean maximizing yield.
“This year’s cohort represents the best in labor-saving robots, rapid diagnostics, new traits and sustainable biologics selected to help farmers now and build a bridge to a more resilient farming system,” said Pete Nelson, President of AgLaunch.
A new report from Farmers National Company shows what trends are shaping land values as well as what to expect regionally.
From a possible trade war to brewing discontent within the country, there are five significant trends poised to shape China in the coming year.
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
Josh Linville from StoneX provides an outlook on 2025 fertilizer prices.
“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.
Data from Iowa State and Peoples Company shows farmland values have softened this year, but by how much (and why) might surprise you.
With 30 tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, four experts explain how and when you could be affected.
The eroding health of the overall farm economy was the emphasis of the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, which is a survey of nearly 70 leading agricultural economists from across the country.
Five years after their introduction, carbon offset markets have evolved, and some have disappeared.
What you need to know about the 40A biofuels tax credit, 40B sustainable aviation fuel credit and 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Here are the most common types of culture in a business and the red flags to look for in yours.
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
The Risk Management Agency just released official harvest prices for federal crop insurance — and they came in well below the base prices set back in February.
Trump garnered even stronger support in rural America versus his still robust rural vote in this first administration. That is likely a backlash against the ag policy moves of the Biden/Harris administration that focused on underserved and minority rural citizens.
Yes, the Fed is cutting interest rates but the agency can only influence mid- and long-term rates. Concerns about inflation are pushing those rates back up again.
The October Monthly Monitor reflects cautious optimism in certain areas of agriculture, marked by export strengths and potential price recoveries, but shadowed by long-term rebuilding challenges, weather dependencies and the impact of the upcoming election.
Exit planning is more than just preparing to walk away from the business.