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Member Grant Jones shares how the plans have helped him navigate health insurance as a self-employed farmer.
USDA reports continued moisture shortages across the country following months of dry conditions.
What Farmers, Ranchers, and Business Owners Should Expect
Rising input costs and falling crop prices are pressuring farm finances. Joe Peiffer of Ag & Business Legal Strategies discusses warning signs and options for managing farm debt.
From growing food to welcoming visitors, FarmHER Dayla Ulrich of Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard says farming brings challenges, unexpected responsibilities, and plenty of reasons to enjoy the work. Her Dirt Diaries podcast episode is available this week.
The suit names Corteva, Inc., Corteva Agriscience LLC, The Dow Chemical Company, and three nurseries, alleging that the pesticide makers failed to investigate or disclose neurological risks, and the nurseries failed to prevent off-site exposure.
Lewie Pugh says OOIDA plans to work with the next Congress on transportation policy, prioritizing truck parking, restroom access, and maintaining current liability insurance minimums.
Researchers say Neocosmospora stem rot resembles other fungal diseases, making it difficult to identify.
Poultry owners are encouraged to take extra precautions as migrating birds raise the risk of disease exposure.
Farmers could gain new market opportunities by taking part in decisions about production requirements.
Farmers are shifting toward sunflower production as concerns over drought and operating costs increase.
NCBA Executive Director Sigrid Johannes says Senate Democrats now have less incentive to accept a lame-duck compromise when they expect to return in January with a much stronger majority.
Mexican feeder cattle imports are recovering as border crossings reopen, but trade remains limited.
Dow Jones Energy says USDA projects those expenses will rise 15.3 percent from last year.
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Programming Spotlight
FarmHER + RanchHER Season 8 premieres October 29 on RFD-TV, featuring seven women sharing their stories of ranching, family, resilience, and life in agriculture.
Premieres Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 PM ET.
FFA’s new group of national officers were just announced at the 99th National Convention
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Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation President Chad Logsdon says converting harvests into scholarships invests in the next generation and helps students pursue college, technical training, and other careers.
Alabama farmer Thomas Harmon welcomes Zac, a specially trained dog who will help him work cattle.
USDA says the Great American Christmas Market will showcase American products, connect with holiday shoppers, and celebrate the agricultural traditions that make Christmas special nationwide.
Producers and industry leaders gathered at Montana State University to explore new technology for farming and ranching.
Grand Ole Revival IS OUT NOW
From raising livestock to participating in 4-H and FFA, Max Biehl discusses the role farming has played in his upbringing.
The country music legend celebrated her 80th birthday with a concert benefiting her Let ‘Em Run Foundation.
The annual convention will offer cattle producers educational sessions and new opportunities to connect.
Laramie Sandquist says Nationwide’s program will equip and train 67 more fire departments in 2027, continuing its focus on preparing local first responders and educating agricultural communities about grain bin safety.
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- Nebraska Farm Bureau Helps Simplify Health Coverage for Farmers
- Rainfall Brings Relief But Topsoil Moisture Remains Low
- Firm to Farm: The 2026 Election and the Future of Federal Tax Policy
- Ag & Business Legal Strategies: Farm Financial Pressures Bring Debt Restructuring Into Focus
- FarmHER Dayla Ulrich Digs Into the Realities of High-Desert Farming on Dirt Diaries
- Gruver Farmers Turn Donated Farmland into College Scholarships for Local Students
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