Analyst: More Soybean Acres in 2020

In its Prospective Plantings report, USDA said 97 million acres were planted. If realized, that number is up 8%, or 7.29 million acres, more than last year.

The New Cash Crop: Carbon

What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services? Field Work podcast hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson talk to Christophe Jospe, the co-founder of Nori, one of the new companies trying to make this all work.

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.

More Hogs Eat More Corn — What Does That Mean for USDA Numbers?

Traders expect this week will be a big one for the grain and livestock markets, partly due to the USDA reports to be released.

Analyst: Meat Demand Back in Play Due to COVID-19

Jim McCormick, hedging strategist with AgMarket.Net, walks through the impacts of COVID-19 on the current livestock markets and what to watch for in the coming week.

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.

Free Online Course Helps Farmers, Ranchers Cope with Stress

As stress mounts across farm country, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union launched a free online course to help producers learn the signs of stress and tools to manage it.

USDA Updates Sent Right to You

Once a month, you can receive the latest USDA Updates which includes important, trending industry news, a snapshot of the markets, and more!

New Syngenta R&D Site To Spotlight Innovation With Farmers

An hour west of its North America Seeds offices, Syngenta plans to open a new R&D Innovation and Customer Experience Center in Malta, Ill.

American Farmers #FarmON

Sometimes the greenest pasture is the one right in front of you. COVID-19 has its challenges but a farmer or rancher’s work isn’t defined by it. No matter what, 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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