Another Black Swan Hits Cattle Markets

The coronavirus meltdown is the second black swan event for cattlemen in six months, but many fear this is worse than the Tyson packing plant fire. Worse because of the uncertainty.

Deere Announces More Layoffs in Iowa

The steps are part of a broader trend in the U.S. manufacturing sector which is battling a downturn.

The Truth About the Hemp Industry

Hemp industry success sounds simple but proceed with caution. We’ve debunked five hemp myths that have been circulating the industry.

Grade Your Business Management IQ

Your operation can be moving forward, but still falling behind. Take a high-level assessment of your strengths and weaknesses.

Paul Neiffer: These Retirement Tax Laws Changes Could Affect You

As part of the government funding bill passed in December 2019, Congress elected to make several changes to the tax law. Here are the key changes and how they apply to farmers.

Answer Your Hemp Questions at Farm Journal Hemp College

Find experts to answer all your industrial hemp questions at an upcoming Farm Journal Hemp College. See the full list of dates and events.

Cargill Bans Employee Travel Over Coronavirus

Cargill spokeswoman April Nelson told Reuters Thursday that any essential international travel would need approval from a member of the company’s executive team. Cargill also asked that employees that have traveled to outbreak areas in China and Italy work from home the next two weeks as a precaution.

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.

Wisconsin Farmer Receives National Conservation Legacy Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) presented Nancy Kavazanjian, from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with the 2020 National Conservation Legacy Award during the annual ASA Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 28, at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas.

Floyd County, IA

I have been lucky so far. I have checked my bins of corn and they are okay. Remember to check yours, too. But be careful in there. Been hearing some horror stories with the corn that just wasn't quite mature. One of the local elevators has been re-drying corn that had been dried and stored in several different farmers bins. You never know, maybe someday that corn will be profitable again.

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