USTR Lighthizer: Bilateral Trade Pacts Conflict with Multilaterals

Speaking in a webcast event hosted by the London-based Chatham House think-tank, Lighthizer said that Europe's proliferation of some 77 bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) was "one of the biggest challenges to the multilateral trading system."

Your Field Day is Buffering: Sustainable Ag Navigates a Pandemic

Field days go virtual in response to the pandemic, and that comes with its own ups and downs. For more of this conversation, listen to the season finale of the Field Work podcast.

Young Farmers and Consumers Speak Out

We asked next-gen independent farmers and consumers across five countries about their concerns and aspirations for the future of food and farming. See what they had to say.

Nearly Half of Farmers Have Concerns About Sales Reps Being On Farm

A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it's changing the way agriculture does business.

Predicting Chaos – Weather Risk in Production Agriculture

On August 25-27, we’re giving you access to 3 days of live and on-demand learning, networking and discussion. Keynote speaker Eric Snodgrass will provide expert insight on managing weather risk in 2020.

Join us for the #FarmON Virtual Benefit Concert

To honor them and support the next generation, Farm Journal and National 4-H present the first-ever FarmON Virtual Benefit Concert. Join us and some of country music's biggest stars on August 27 as we raise money for 4-H and its dedication to building stronger communities. ACM award-winning country artist Lee Brice will headline.

RoGators Add Drop Tube Kit

The kit allows cover crops and urea to be applied in-season with the same pass without blending thanks to the AirMax R2 independently metered twin bins.

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.

Idaho Rancher Retires Grazing Permits

An Idaho sheep ranching company announced it will permanently retire grazing on 88,000 acres of public land in the Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis national forests, a decision not universally popular with other ranchers.

American Farmers #FarmON

The little things in life remind us what’s important. COVID-19 has its challenges but a farmer or rancher’s life 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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