4-H Winner Saves Bees, Overcomes Challenges

In Chillicothe, Ohio Jacob Shuman works hard every day to maintain his honeybee hives and teach other students about the insect.

Backup Storage at the Edge of the Arctic

“Just like you would back up your data on a hard drive, seed banks around the world can use the facility to back up their materials.”

Join us for the #FarmON Virtual Benefit Concert

Text photos or video of your 4-H’er and his or her project with the tag “FarmON” to 31313, or tag #FarmON on social media. Select photos and videos will be shows as part of the virtual #FarmON concert Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Central on AgWeb.com, YouTube and RFD TV.

Zippy Duvall on Battling COVID-19 In His Own Words

Duvall, a farmer and policy leader, stands out for his optimistic attitude and uplifting conversations and speeches. He’s a man of positivity, just recently adjusting to a new title: a COVID-19 survivor.

Employee Retention Credit - How Does it Stack Up?

Based on the Senate Heals Act proposed last week along with the House HEREOS Act passed earlier this year likely means that most farmers will be able to both obtain a PPP loan AND qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

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.

Despite Drought, Cow Slaughter Trends Lower

Declines in dairy cow slaughter have more than offset an increase in drought-driven beef cow slaughter from two of the nation’s largest beef cow regions.

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.

Messages Only Seen From Above

Here are two fun examples from this year… have one of your own crop design? Tag us on Twitter @FarmersAdviser

Machinery Pete’s Advice for Farm Journal Field Days: Don’t miss it

“I’ve been going to farm shows for 30 years,” Peterson says. “I've always loved two things about them: the connections you make, and the things you learn.”

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