Higher Commodity Prices Could Create Higher Cash Rents for Farmers in 2022
The start to 2021 is showing an increase in commodity prices. From fertilizer prices to seed prices, farm inputs are also on the rise, which could include the prices farmers may pay for cash rents next year.
I-80 Planting Tour: With Comparisons to 2012, Illinois Farmers Get an Early Start on Planting
From Colorado to Illinois, the race to plant the 2021 crop is on. Mother Nature provided the Midwest with some warm, dry days, and that meant farmers got in the fields to plant.
Iowa's E15 Sales Exploded to a New Record During the Pandemic
While gasoline demand saw pressure during the pandemic, Iowa had a big year for E-15 sales. The Iowa Department of Revenue reported the sale of E-15 jumped 24-percent last year, which set a new record in the state.
Here's a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’
Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.
#FJFieldFieldDays: Corn Planter Setup: From Hitch Pin to Closing Wheels
Is your planter ready to perform? Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer will walk you through a 10-point planter prep and maintenance checklist before you head to the field.