Chris Barron: Opportunities During Black Swan Events

As we move through the remainder of this year your biggest opportunity for future business growth may directly be correlated to restructuring and refinancing your debt. Here are three primary components to consider in this process.

Is it Time to Restructure the Balance Sheet?

The Trump administration wants to move USDA–ERS out of Washington to save money, but the signers of a recent letter to Congress say it’s a bad idea.

Low-Cost, High-Value Tools

Having the right set of tools is the first step in tackling your daily tasks. Some you may already have and some you may want to add to your list! Check out the list here.

Signal to Noise: Look for Dairy Assistance

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer expects USDA to announce some form of assistance for dairy producers that will tap into $9.5 billion of COVID-19 emergency funding appropriated by Congress.

Dan Anderson: The Nuts and Bolts About Fasteners

Here are a few good facts and reminders about nuts and bolts.

Hemp Farming 101

The hemp industry is big and booming but it’s not foolproof. Check out how to grow hemp correctly and successfully.

Negotiated Cash Trades Increase, LMIC Says

Unprecedented volatility in fed cattle markets during March produced a strong increase in negotiated cash sales from feedlots to packers.

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.

Startup Offers Discount For Remote Communication Amid COVID-19

Aiming to provide a solution for ag professionals and farmers during the coronavirus pandemic, AgriSync is offering a special discount program to connect teams.

Mcintosh County, ND

6 inches of snow the last 2 days will put the thought of farming on hold. There are many acres of corn left to harvest, ethanol plants are pulling out of the market, elevators are not buying if the corn test weight is less than 50 lbs. So we will have to store it for now. Fields are wet, will be a late spring. To everyone, remain calm and stay isolated and think positive.

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