John Phipps: Life After COVID-19 Could Be Drastically Different

This event has been so universal and life-altering it seems logical to assume daily activity months from now will be different, as lessons from this trial become internalized.

Field Work: Getting Edgy

A number of states in the Mississippi River watershed have been trying to figure out how to reduce nutrient runoff, and edge-of-field practices are often a key part of their strategies.

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.

Chip Flory: USDA Shows It Will Follow, Not Forecast

USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board (WAOB) showed in its February and March reports it will be a follower, not a forecaster, of China-driven changes in demand for U.S. products.

In The Shop: Quit Messing Around With Repairs

This is just the opinion of a grumpy mechanic: It's possible to waste a lot of time saving pennies.

Navigate the Hemp Industry

It seems like everybody wants in on the hemp industry nowadays. Here are four tips on navigating the industry with ease and creating a successful plan.

Will Your Bank Reduce Your PPP Loan by 30%?

We are starting to see some of the documentation that banks require to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As expected some of the documentation may lead you to qualify for a much lower number than is allowed by the law and can be substantial.

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Tippecanoe County, IN

We're starting to get a little fieldwork done here in northwest Indiana. Anhydrous is being applied on the lighter soils and a lot of sprayers are running. I've seen a few field cultivators in action and that should increase over the next couple of days. Unfortunately, some rain and cooler temperatures are in the extended forecast, so it's not looking like an early start to the planting season. There has been some corn planted in southern Indiana, so congrats to those fellas.

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