2021 Trust In Food Symposium To Address Carbon, Animal Ag, Resilient Working Lands

2020 was a year unlike any in recent memory, with individuals and communities forging new ways to do business, communicate and go about their daily lives. Against this backdrop, the U.S. food system appears to be rapidly evolving, as well.

Are You Ready for Capital Gains Tax at Death

A capital gains tax on farms and small businesses would be deferred until the asset is sold. However, this deferral is not free. Interest would likely be assessed based on the amount of deferred tax.

U.S. Farming Loses the King of Combines

An American farming titan, Jessie Small, has passed on, and with him goes a sizable chunk of U.S. historical lore. In 1951, Small barnstormed a career behind the wheel of a combine, blazed a grain trail coast-to-coast for 62 years, attracted nationwide fame, racked up some of the highest acreage numbers of all time, and helped usher in the era of modern farming.

Forecast: Expect “Quiet” Weather

A powerful low is making its way to the Rocky Mountains. Besides that, much of the nation may experience “quiet” weather.

Tyson Sues Cattle Feeder Over 'Fraudulent Scheme'

Tyson Fresh Meats has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to recover losses from alleged false cattle sales and feed costs by a Washington cattle feeder. The suit was filed in Franklin County Superior Court in Pasco, WA.

#FJFieldFieldDays: How COVID-19 Transformed Machinery Auctions

We’ve seen seven to 10 years of technology advancement with online equipment buying and selling condensed into less than a year. That’s the takeaway from Greg Peterson, founder of Machinery Pete, as he looks back at the past nine months of online auctions. Log on to Farm Journal Field Days now for more insights.