USDA Eases Organic/Transitional Acreage Reporting Rules

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is allowing organic and transitional farmers to report their acreage differently, citing stay-at-home orders and social distancing as the reason.

Bunge Reports Loss, Cuts 2020 Outlook As Coronavirus Hits Demand

Agricultural commodities trader Bunge Ltd reported a first-quarter loss on Wednesday and lowered its full-year forecast as the coronavirus crisis hammered demand for fuel and upended global food supply chains, sending shares plunging 11%.

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.

Low Prices Overshadow Perfect Planting Conditions

Traders warn potentially high ending stocks could come with an extremely low corn price. Farmers are weighing their options.

Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmers

The 2021 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. The winner will be an advocate for agriculture and represent an innovative farming or ranching operation.

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.

Lusk and Tonsor: America’s Indispensable Industry

The opinions expressed in the following commentary are those of Jayson Lusk and Glynn Tonsor. They contend that the concerns about the livestock and poultry sectors are well founded.

Calculate How Your Farm is Doing

Track profitability, calculate ROI, connect with buyers, and more. All of this right from the palm of your hand or even from the seat of the combine. Learn more here.

Hell Hornets: Giant Asian Species Set to Expand Across US?

Considering the insect’s menacing position in Asia and its ability to destroy a honeybee colony in just a few hours, U.S. officials aim to eradicate queens before the Asian giant hornet reaches a population tipping point.

America’s Dairy Farmers Continue to #FarmON

Take a look at the images included here to gather inspiration from your dairy farmer peers and share your own by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photos or video. Be sure to include “farmON” with your images.

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