Senate Kills Republicans' 'Skinny' Coronavirus Aid Bill

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Grain Quality Concerns in Frost-Damaged Corn

Here’s what Charles Hurburgh, from Iowa State University Extension says to expect with frost-damaged corn grain.

Q&A: How Mycorrhizal Fungi Can Improve Soil Health

Few farm investments pay dividends like improving the health of your soil, says Mike Riffle, field development and sustainability manager at Valent U.S.A.

Young Farmers and Consumers Speak Out

We asked next-gen independent farmers and consumers across five countries about their concerns and aspirations for the future of food and farming. See what they had to say.

Senate Kills Republicans' 'Skinny' Coronavirus Aid Bill

The U.S. Senate on Thursday killed a Republican bill that would have provided around $300 billion in new coronavirus aid, as Democrats seeking far more funding prevented it from advancing.

Pro Farmer Analysis: Traders Expect Confirmation of Smaller Corn Crop

Traders expect a national average corn yield of 178.3 bushels per acre, off 1.92 percent from USDA’s August estimates on 83.5 million harvested acres, down 500 thousand from the August forecast.

Send Us Your "What a Day!" Photo

Sometimes the only way to get through life’s mishaps is to either laugh or commiserate. So here’s your chance to share it with our readers. Email images to whataday@farmjournal.com or hashtag #FJWhatADay on Twitter and Instagram.

COVID-19 Preventive Measures Working, Gebbers Farms Reports

A Case Study from The Packer: How one farm's COVID-19 preventive measures have been effective at protecting workers.

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The Most Exciting Week in Dairy. And it's FREE! Join us and celebrate the industry through Dairy Week 2020 Sept. 28 - Oct. 3.

Smithfield Foods Cited For Failing to Protect Workers from Coronavirus

The U.S. Labor Department cited Smithfield Foods for failing to protect employees from the coronavirus, making it the first major U.S. meatpacker to face a fine after outbreaks.

#FJFieldDays On-Demand: Mental Health and Managing Stress on the Farm

In this special session sponsored by the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association, experts discuss strategies and resources farmers can use to manage some of the stressors of 2020, including weather conditions, markets and COVID-19.

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