12 Reasons Why We Need FFA More Than Ever

In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.

Meet The Hawaiian Corn Farmer

Bob Starke spent his high school years working on farms in northwest Missouri. Today he is still “on the farm,” but his fields are far from home.

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.

Rural Bankers’ Economic Confidence Hits 7-Year High

Those in rural America still face financial stress. But, lenders saw an improving picture, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).

In The Shop: The Differences Between Talc, Graphite and Blend

I get questions every year about when to use talc in planters, when to use graphite, and when to use a blend of talc and graphite. Understand what each product answers and it's easier to understand which to use, and where.

Is Your Farm Tech Evolving?

As your farm grows, your tools should grow along with it. See the latest tech you need to operate your farm right from the palm of your hand.

Loneliness on the Job: 3 Ways to Fight Isolation

It’s not just lonely at the top anymore. American workers are feeling more isolated than ever at all levels of the work chain.

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.

Washington Cow Gives Birth to Quadruplets

For Washington hay broker and rancher Scott English, seeing a set of twin calves isn’t an uncommon occurrence during calving season, but he was in for a surprise on Feb. 20 when one of his 7-year-old Angus-cross cows gave birth to quadruplets.

Johnson County, IA

My corn will make 300 to 400 less dollars per acre than the year before because of dock on moisture, low test weight and lower yield. Beans will be around the same as the year before.

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