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Producers are relying on credit as high costs continue to strain farm finances.
August data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics show continued inflationary pressure, with energy and transportation costs playing a significant role in both consumer and producer prices.
Lower corn and cotton supplies strengthened price expectations, while soybeans gained from stronger exports and wheat remained comparatively steady.
The Internal Revenue Service issued updated emissions-rate guidance on September 8, while the Department of Energy revised its 45ZCF-GREET model.
Drought is worsening across the Southern Plains as winter wheat producers prepare for planting
Crop margins remain constrained while cow-calf returns reach historic highs.
Higher costs and weak returns are putting more pressure on Southern crop producers.
Beef export value increased in July even as pork shipments faced trade-related disruptions.
Ethanol-driven corn demand is shifting acreage as tighter soybean supplies push feed costs higher.
The concern is not whether clean water, clean air, healthy soil, and responsible stewardship are desirable. Of course they are. The concern is whether calling an environmental condition a “human right” provides a coherent legal rule.
AFBF’s Brian Glenn discusses the Senate Farm Bill and the Farm Bureau’s push to finalize legislation before the end of the year.
Superior Livestock’s Bailey Ballou discusses cattle market volatility, the Fall Calf Run, and marketing opportunities for producers.
Farmers have until September 15 to make certain entity changes for 2026 ARC and PLC payment limits. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains what producers should know.
Proper nutrition can help cattle better withstand hoof health challenges.
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Farm families say earlier school calendars are making it harder for students to participate in state fairs.
A new 4-H partnership with Tractor Supply and Starlink will bring free internet access to 100 rural communities across 10 states.
Dustin and Justyne Noble join SharkFarmer on tonight’s new episode to share how their family dairy has grown and why educating the public remains central to their operation.
Join the conversation Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30 PM ET on RFD-TV and RFD+
Dr. Jeffrey Gold encourages farmers to prepare for unexpected risks and emergencies this week on Rural Health Matters.
Next Tuesday on Dirt Diaries, LOVLEI Ranch founder Robin Hoffman Haack discusses working in the family business, entrepreneurship, Western fashion, her love of horses, and following her dreams.
The University of Georgia is developing new ag technology with robotics and AI to identify pigweed and remotely track insect populations in crop production.
RanchHER Martha Santos shares her experience and perspective with FarmHER+ RanchHER’s Kirbe Schnoor on the new episode of the Dirt Diaries podcast, available Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
Questions remain about potential crop damage as the industry works to control the pest.
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