DOT Answers Hours of Service Exemption Questions for Livestock Haulers

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided more insight on Thursday regarding frequently asked questions related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) emergency declaration.

4 Charts to Ponder from the 2020 FAPRI Baseline

Let’s face it, trying to forecast the future just became much, much harder. Yet, taking the long view at agriculture can provide some guidance.

Cope with Farm Stress

Is daily stress keeping you from being your best self? Salvage your outcomes and your outlook by taking these seven steps to reduce stress.

Chinese Buys Sprout Optimism As Uncertainty Still Grasps Ag Markets

Optimism sprouted in the market late this week on rumors — and then confirmation — China is buying U.S. ag goods. The news came after a week of bearish markets from COVID-19 fears.

Ethanol Plants Are on the Verge of Shuttering Production; Here’s Why

Gasoline prices are falling, but few can take advantage of the low prices due to “social distancing” and increasingly stringent COVID-19 prevention restrictions. That means less ethanol demand, too.

Your Guide to Understanding the Markets

During volatile market periods, there is no time to be researching agriculture market terminology or principles. Read up on the market terms you should know.

Veterinarians Essential To ‘Protect And Preserve Public Health’

On Thursday, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) called on lawmakers globally to classify veterinary hospitals and clinics as essential businesses.

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.

Is Farming Becoming a Lonely Occupation?

We first researched and wrote this article because our team believed it was an important topic; but now with a global pandemic creating confusion and concern for everyone, it seems more important than ever.

Bailey County, TX

3 weeks from the start of planting corn and corona-virus has everything completely shut down. No seed, no chemical, no fertilizer, no parts, fuel hit or miss. Now we are told this could last through September, we are told to stay home, yeah that doesn’t work for the men and women in agriculture. Crops must be planted, animals must be fed, sadly the backbone of America “agriculture” is going to be devastated. I used to feel “they can’t let us all go broke” but now I’m not sure thats true anymore. To my fellow farmers/ranchers, God bless you, stay safe and HEALTHY!!! America and the world needs you.

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