A Salute to the Farmer-Mechanic

Before planting even starts, diseases are likely ly​ing in wait in soil residue. That includes tar spot. While rainfall and temperatures are key drivers of tar spot, agronomist Missy Bauer says there's a third indicator.

There’s a new face in the winner’s circle for the most lifetime milk produced by a Holstein cow in the U.S., and it belongs to Chrome-View Charles 3044, owned by Mason’s Chrome View Farm in Pennsylvania.

In 2022, the average interest rates on farm loans skyrocketed from record lows to decade highs. While that jump is remarkable and expected to continue, a little perspective is needed.

Did you know there's a digital version of Farm Journal magazine? That's right — you can "flip" through the latest issues.