There are still a few old hay loaders out there from the days of loose hay being stuffed in barns. Larry Shurr, Valparaiso, Ind., has an Easyway Hay Loader made by the Sandwich Co., Sandwich, Ill., in ...

As weeds, diseases and insects are adapting to over-used chemistries, farmers should implement a program approach to get ...

Discover how corn-based sustainable aviation fuel is creating new opportunities for Illinois farmers and the renewable energy ...

You’ve seen the commercials. Cartoonish bugs are chowing down, and then a giant, humanized spray can approaches the bugs, casting a shadow. The can sprays the bugs, and they roll over dead.

Colby Tucker of Hopkins FFA, Madelyn Ruster of Coopersville FFA, Grace Torsch of Montague FFA and Sterling Tomac of Chesaning FFA were recently named Michigan’s 2025 Star awardees. The awards are ...

During my discussions with farmers, most agree that there are three planter-efficiency options they are considering for the 2025 planting season. They include: Replacing their planter with a new or ...

Farming in 2025 will be challenging for many row crop producers. Low commodity prices, disappointing 2024 yields, high input costs, and policy uncertainty will require crop farmers to make important ...

Cover crop use is on the rise across the U.S. However, the U.S. Census of Agriculture confirms that as of 2019, cover crops are still only grown on 6% of U.S. cropland. Jack Cornell, director of ...

Ann Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture during George W. Bush’s first term, is endorsing Kamala Harris for president. She says Donald Trump’s tariff proposals are “dangerous for rural America.” ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a lot to say about agriculture policy. According to him, Donald Trump will be listening if he makes it back to the Oval Office. In a YouTube video posted outside USDA ...

Approximately 50 percent of agricultural lenders will utilize a family living expense line item in the cash flow when calculating the debt service coverage ratio, which measures repayment capacity ...