In many ways, the United Soybean Board functions like the U.S. Congress.
The panel that determines how checkoff funds are spent is large and diverse. Its 78 farmer-members work like a legislative body, divided into committees and subcommittees.
In many ways, the United Soybean Board functions like the U.S. Congress.
The panel that determines how checkoff funds are spent is large and diverse. Its 78 farmer-members work like a legislative body, divided into committees and subcommittees.
Rising interest rates have farmers and lenders putting extra thought toward operational costs. Taylor Sumption is a crop farmer just north of Aberdeen. The South Dakota farmer said the higher interest rates will make his annual loans cost more for things like putting his crops in the ground. “For example, looking at putting in a […]
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Following a year with good yields and strong prices, many Midwest farmers are optimistic that this year will also be profitable. But rising in…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After seeing the extension of ag tax credits in a special session in 2022, ag groups are looking ahead to a variety of t…
In many ways, the United Soybean Board functions like the U.S. Congress.
The panel that determines how checkoff funds are spent is large and diverse. Its 78 farmer-members work like a legislative body, divided into committees and subcommittees.
The path young people take to arrive at a farming future can be paved with difficulty, delay and disappointment. But another “D” word helps ma…
Growing up on a farm in western Illinois, Ashley Swanson developed her appreciation of agriculture at a young age. It was a diversified farm, …
(Corning) -- One economic development project is set to begin its first phase in Adams County after receiving a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
With a new Congress to be seated in January, agriculture experts are looking ahead to the next farm bill.
As the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in response to rising inflation, the average Illinois grain farmer has various things to consider when analyzing the effect on their farm.
Harvest is over at Bohr Farms. The last of our harvested corn this year was stored in a 45-bushel tote and shipped to a company in western Iow…
In many ways, the United Soybean Board functions like the U.S. Congress.
The panel that determines how checkoff funds are spent is large and diverse. Its 78 farmer-members work like a legislative body, divided into committees and subcommittees.
As harvest wraps up in many areas, decisions on the 2023 season are already being made, including planning out crop insurance.
Rising interest rates are impacting farm decisions well before the 2023 planting season and could remain a factor for years to come.
The end of the tax year approaches, and this year may bring some new challenges with higher input costs.
Large farming operations differ from small farms in more than just acres. There is a whole different mindset and set of management requirements.
Now more than ever, there is strong demand for a transition plan that can meet a family’s definition of a “fair” plan for land transition yet …
DES MOINES -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today hosted members of the Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission. The delegation’s primary purpose for visiting Iowa was to sign letters of intent for the purchase of corn and soybeans.
Expansion can be a sign of a strong, healthy business, and the same can often be true in farming.
It’s not complicated. “Weather is driving everything,” says Karl Setzer, a market analyst with AgriVisor.
Dear Michael: We can hardly believe what people are paying for farmland in our area. Our son, who is farming with us, can’t even compete with …
Getting started can often be the hardest part of any operation, but resources for young farmers are available.
DES MOINES — Iowa water quality projects and programs will receive $5 million in federal funding over five years as part of new resources anno…
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A student came to my office a while back excited about the opportunity to purchase 80 acres of farmland close to his family’s farm. His father offered to let him use the family machinery and equipment in exchange for labor.
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