U.S. Senators Question Meatpackers Over Exports To China

Two prominent U.S. Senate Democrats are pressing America's top meatpackers to disclose by month's end how much pork, beef and chicken they have shipped to China during the coronavirus outbreak while warning of possible meat shortages at home.

Rain Continues in the Southeast

What about The Corn Belt? Cindi has the forecast. Watch here.

Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z

In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Click here to learn more or to register.

CDC Releases Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Control Plan on Farms

The checklist, developed by the CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor assists employers with applying specific preparation, prevention and management measures on their operation.

Don’t Struggle to Release the Farm Reins – Take These 6 Steps

Farmer says parents should take these steps to create a healthy, profitable and supportive transfer of control.

Join our $100 Ideas Club

Think you have an idea worth $100 – or even $200? Submit it here! Upon publication in Farm Journal, the Double Your Money winner receives $200. Other farmers featured receive $100 each.

Grill Could Be “Center of Activity” To Boost Domestic Meat Demand

Ted Seifried, vice president and chief ag market strategist of Zaner Ag Hedge, believes domestic meat demand this summer could be stronger than what we’ve seen in previous years.

Your Ultimate Market Resource

Let’s cut to the chase with options. Here is your most basic description of put and call options.

Tortoise vs. Hare: Anthony Thilmony’s Patient Approach to Farming

“No one should believe a soil health transformation takes place over a few years—it’s a story with no end,” says Anthony Thilmony.

American Farmers #FarmON

Some experiences can’t be bought and are worth holding on to. Despite its challenges, COVID-19 is no match for that. That’s why we #FarmON. Click here to see the photos submitted by your fellow farmers. Then share how you #FarmON by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photo or video.

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