David Kohl: The Black Swan Has Landed

How will the COVID-19 pandemic transform agriculture? David Kohl, professor emeritus of agricultural finance at Virginia Tech University, has a few ideas.

USDA: Meatpacking Facilities Practicing Safe Reopening

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conjunction with the CDC and state and local health officials have been working around the clock to ensure a safe and stable supply of protein is available for American consumers all while keeping employees safe.

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.

Signal to Noise: As We Wait for CFAP Rules

In this week's DC Signal to Noise, Wiesemeyer, Farm Journal News Director John Herath and Milk Editor Anna-Lisa Laca share what we do and don't know about the aid program details. The trio also look at how the coronavirus aid could evolve into a dramatic change in how farm programs are legislated.

China Doesn’t Need Corn, Here’s Why They May Be Buying

USDA confirmed China bought 686,000 MT of corn for delivery to China. Of that total, 371,000 was in purchases of old crop.

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.

The 5-Minute Business Plan

How do we stay ahead of and manage external forces? Define your business goals and plan.

Agriculture Market Terms: 101

Volatile market periods call for fast decision making. Read up on the market terms you should know to stay informed and prepared.

Young Farmers: Win A Trip to Chicago

Top Producer will be honoring one outstanding young producer at its Tomorrow’s Top Producer event, which is set for Jan. 26-28, 2021 in Chicago, Ill. 

American Farmers #FarmON

When in doubt, find the ones that make you smile. Even in the face of COVID-19, farmers are resilient as ever. 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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