How Can Rural Internet Inequities Be Solved for Farmers?

During the USDA’s 97th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum that took place in the last week of February, “Connectivity in Rural America” was the focus. Three virtual presentations centered on the importance of rural internet were followed by a panel discussion....

Farm Tip To-Do List for Better Efficiency This Year

You probably aren’t short of things to do on the farm this winter. But, here are 13 farm tips to get your farm operation functioning with ease this year. We cover everything from manure application to drying your boots faster. Each farm tip comes straight from farmers...

Do You Know the New Early ARC and PLC Deadlines?

As January 2021 comes to an end, farmers have approximately seven weeks left to sign up for two essential farm programs. An unusually short deadline was given to register for either Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Farmers have until March...

Successful Grain Producers Have These Habits

The Midwest is already well-known for having impressive grain producers. Superior production is the norm around these parts. The real separation between farmers who are prospering and farmers who are just getting by comes down to operation management. At least, that’s...

Higher U.S. Corn Prices on the Horizon and Expected to Stay

In a recent podcast of AgriTalk, host Chip Flory checked in with Dan Basse from AgResource Company on the current and future state of the global corn market. According to Basse, demand has been the driving force behind fall corn prices and the future looks even...