Eight Steps to Early Soybean Planting

“Early planting can be very successful — if you plan ahead,” says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. Take these steps.

“Courage is Grace Under Pressure”

According to Tom Thibodeau, a professor of servant leadership at Viterbo University, “Courage is grace under pressure.” Here are four ways that producers can refill their cups even when times are hard.

Low-Cost, High-Value Tools

Having the right set of tools is the first step in tackling your daily tasks. Some you may already have and some you may want to add to your list! Check out the list here.

Even When Economy Recovers, Ethanol Production Won’t Ramp Up Quickly

Since March 13, ethanol production has dropped by about 46%, and idled or reduced production capacity is at or above 50% of normal, according to University of Illinois. Last week production fell to just 563,000 barrels a day.

Manage 2020’s Triple Threat

As seeds hit the ground, they’re under attack from various predators.

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.

Jerry Gulke: Focus on Survival

The underlying problem is we have 4 million to 8 million acres too many in global production. We can’t afford the time it will take to absorb the excess.

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.

We Need More Small Plants

The opinions expressed in the following commentary are those of Kate Miller, a third-generation rancher and tenured beef salesman working in both domestic and international channels.

American Farmers #FarmON

Some smiles can’t be bought. Even in the face of COVID-19, farmers are resilient as ever. This season, the crops will still get planted, the livestock will be fed, and food will continue to be grown, just like it’s been for generations. Share how you #FarmON by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photos or video. Be sure to include “farmON” with your images.

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