With field preparation starting and planting fast approaching, it is important to know your soil moisture status, says Jim Henry.

It is important to take time to evaluate field conditions early in the spring, especially the soil moisture status, says Jim Henry.

At a time when margins are already tight and input costs record high, global conflicts that disrupt fertilizer supplies or raise fuel prices could increase production costs for U.S. farmers, reports Jim Henry.

Many families are facing the difficult decision to sell land, limit production or close their farm altogether, reports Jim Henry.

One of the few bright spots in the agricultural economy has been beef cattle, as smaller cattle supplies paired with strong consumer demand for beef has driven up prices for both cattle and beef, reports Jim Henry.

Farmers need stronger market returns, so income comes from selling commodities, not aid — and that means improving the farm safety net through a fully passed farm bill, strengthening trade demand, and addressing rising input costs, says Jim Henry.

From buffalo wings and pizza to chips, queso, guacamole and salsa, farmers and ranchers across the country supply the ingredients that end up on millions of Super Bowl watch party tables, says Jim Henry.

The president directing Congress to make a deal could be the key to finally getting new ethanol legislation passed after a decade-long fight, predicts Jim Henry.

The stage is set for tighter and potentially more volatile milk markets ahead, reports Jim Henry.

Jim Henry calculates that the bridge payments expected by the end of February are a needed step toward easing financial strain in the farm economy, but will not cover the full extent of row crop losses during this prolonged period of elevated costs, low crop prices, and weak margins.