It’s once again time to take a look at the latest Practical Farm Research (PFR) data. The field trials cover just about anything you’d want to know about growing more corn and soybean bushels, plus there were some new items added to this year’s research. We break down the results and what are some proven ways to consistently grow a bigger crop.

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Animal agriculture is sometimes the target of activists who want to radically change or even attempt to ban raising animals for food production. What are the latest targets of these groups and how are measures at the ballot box and in the state house seeking to impact the livelihood of farmers and ranchers.

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To begin the new year we begin with a fun story that might just inspire you to make your own New Year’s resolution. We meet a father and daughter who accomplished something that it is believed no one else has done. They raced the Cannonball Run coast-to-coast race together. Many of us may only know of the race from the movie in the 1970s. Here’s the story of the race and their cross country trip.

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We often think that success in farming is measured by the number of acres we farm or the number of 
livestock we raise. That isn’t necessarily wrong, but Josh Payne helps us look at agriculture from a 
different perspective, maximizing the profit per acre and creating a multitude of opportunities along the 
way. We call it “get big or get weird” and I think you’ll find his version of getting weird in farming isn’t 
that unusual and may just fit all of us. 

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Cattle producers face many challenges and opportunities. One threat looms just to the south with concerns over a screwworm that is already impacting trade and may impact the health of the herd here. Despite the hurdles, demand remains strong. What are the trends retailers are noticing in that desire for beef?

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As we come of the end of the calendar year, some of us may be considering financial decisions that will impact our taxes now and in the future. What are some of the key tax provisions passed this year and how should they influence what we do? How should income losses for crop farmers be evaluated for the most tax savings? 

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There’s been plenty of news in the beef sector in the last couple of months with beef prices making news at the White House and across social media and the news media. So when the president speaks verbally or via social media who has his ear? Who is it that is influencing national and international policy when it comes to beef?

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On this Thanksgiving weekend we remember the sacrifice of so many veterans who have fought for the freedoms we have today. Guy Gruters was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. He was shot down twice, and the second such incident resulted in him being held as a POW for over five years. He shares the challenges and eventual triumph of the grueling imprisonment. 

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Amy France farms in western Kansas. As the chair of the National Sorghum Producers Association she is in touch with many farmers across the nation and travels internationally to work on behalf of producers. Sorghum may be an overlooked opportunity on some farms, but with changing demands from domestic consumers and international buyers, there are reasons to consider the crop. 

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Many farm families consider having an off farm job simply for the health insurance. Finding good and affordable coverage can be a challenge. Many rural hospitals find it challenging to keep the doors open. What are the answers for individuals and rural communities when it comes to health care?

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