Did Weekend Rain Wash Away Corn and Soybean Stands?

Ken Ferrie identifies which factors to watch and what to do about them if they become a concern.

Oh No! Real-Live Mishaps on Real Farms

The next time you're watching it rain during planting season or waiting for the rain to pass or sitting in a long line to unload grain, enjoy scrolling through these images and know others are having a “What A Day!” too.

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.

U.S. Corn Planting Passes the Halfway Mark

“U.S. farmers planted 24% of the crop in just one week,” says Joe Vaclavik, founder and president of Standard Grain on his daily podcast. See AgWeb’s corn planting progress map.

Nine of 10 Rural Bank CEOs Expect Recession

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused physical, mental and financial pain across the country. In rural America, lenders expect it to push their local areas into a recession, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).

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.

As Margins Collapse, Cattle Producers' Biggest Challenge is Survival

As the impact of COVID-19 continues, trying to stay afloat may be too much for some operations to withstand. Some producers now face a tough reality: liquidating cows and a shrinking cattle industry.

The Latest USDA Updates Delivered to You

Get an inside look at the industry with expert analysis, a snapshot of the markets, and more! Sign up for USDA Updates to receive monthly alerts.

Illinois Pig Farmer Sews Over 1,300 Masks to Help Community

Illinois pig farmer Tammy Brink is well known in her community for her sewing abilities. Most recently, she has been busy sewing over 1,300 masks for area businesses and community members to keep them protected during the COVID-19 pandemic, and doesn’t show signs of slowing down.

What #FarmOn Means to This Missouri Rancher

Bob Birdsell shares how he continues to #FarmOn. “It's always there. It keeps you out of trouble and gives you something to do whenever the weather's nasty and you want to be farming and can't be farming,” he says. “You've got a stress reliever that way at times.”

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