The ProFarmer crop tour has concluded, and the results show the potential for a big crop. So just how big might this crop be and what it the potential impact on the markets? Lane Akre provides his analysis of the data and we look at possible marketing opportunities in a market with very thin margins. 

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We’ve now had a month to let the dust settle from the One Big Bill. What are some of the key parts of the legislation for the ag economy? One provision is something called “ACRE.” That section of the bill along with some other ag centric items are important for people to understand. We discuss those items along with a possible farm bill debate yet this year. 

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Most of us don’t think much about the work we do on the farm being considered an attraction.  It’s just what we do as part of our career.  But some of what we do might be a novel and fun thing for others to experience.  I’ll take you to a farm that still harvests corn and soybeans, but also has a crop of visitors year round to experience all it has to offer. 

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Many of us put up hay as part of our farm and ranch operation. But when is it more economical to simply sell the hay equipment and just buy the hay? Or should you consider feeding little or no hay at all? We take a look at the economics of making and feeding hay.

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In most locations, the price of new crop corn for fall delivery is below $4 per bushel.  At these prices it can be hard to break even on owned acres, let alone rented ones.  Where are the opportunities to squeeze some extra money out of this year’s crop?  Chip Flory provides insights on what he sees for marketing this year’s corn and soybeans.

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Sometimes our lives need a change of pace. There can be a variety of reason to make the change, but we sense it’s time for something new. That was the case for this agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. What he did perhaps even amazes himself, and what he learned along the way holds lessons for each of us too.

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The timing and speed that we put crops in the ground has changed over the years. How is this impacting weed and pest control and what changes should we consider? Jeff Moon gives us an overview of what he see in farm feilds and strategies to consider to get the most for our money when it comes to crop protection. 

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We’ve heard much about the big bill signed on July 4th and its impact on a number of areas of our lives. What will be the outcome for farming and the ag industry. Paul Neiffer talks with us about the favorable and unfavorable aspects of the legislation and any tips on adjusting how we operate our businesses in order to best take advantage of the new law.

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Make a list of progressive farming practices and there will be plenty of people that will tell you why it won’t work where they live. In some cases, they may be correct, but Tom Cotter’s farm proves many of those notions wrong. He grows multiple crops using several different farming methods, becoming a place that many come to learn how they can accomplish the same thing where they farm. 

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With tight crop margins and machinery manufacturers scaling back production does that mean farmers have leverage when trading or purchasing tractors, combines and machinery? Greg Peterson says the current farm equipment economy is much different that the previous downturn about a decade ago. What does that mean for buying and selling equipment now?

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