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The latest round of agricultural credit condition surveys from the Federal Reserve banks show high farm real estate values are supporting farm finances. 

John Moody was stranded and thought he was paralyzed after his tractor ran over him last March. His rural mail carrier found him, repaired the fence, got John's belongings, and still finished his mail route that day.

Inflation levels are now at levels the U.S. hasn't seen in three decades. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 6.2% spike over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 1990. Beef prices are up 20%.

Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.

A new $11.65-million investment by the USDA will fund 14 projects to help farmers and private landowners trap and control feral swine.

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.

Legendary. In the annals of survival history, Todd Orr’s account is incredible and magnified by a deuce: He skirted death in two separate grizzly bear attacks separated by mere minutes.

Legendary. In the annals of survival history, Todd Orr’s account is incredible and magnified by a deuce: He skirted death in two separate grizzly bear attacks separated by mere minutes.

As much as 2020 has shown us being flexible is just as valuable as having plans, I still believe there is merit to taking a moment to reflect on some of the trends we’ve seen and how they may impact us moving forward.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has said that he will not immediately act to remove the Phase 1 trade agreement, which President Donald Trump inked with China, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

The surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is hitting rural hospitals especially hard. Many aren’t equipped to handle critical patients. Now some hospitals are unable to send patients to urban hospitals for care.

Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but farmers are still the focus.

As a last-minute shift toward small-scale celebrations upends demand for the star of Thanksgiving tables, turkey producers and retailers are scrambling to fill orders for lightweight birds and partial cuts.

Join us now for new early riser sessions on input buying, grain storage, how to build your own planter and more every Tuesday at 8 a.m. Central.

A drone delivering bacon turned heads in Galesburg, Ill., earlier this month when it stopped at Lacie Ball's home to bring her and her two young boys a package of bacon.

Live events and online content combine to deliver information and resources when farmers need them most.

USDA announces details of the second round of CFAP payments.

The National Western Stock Show held in January in Denver, Colo.,  has canceled for 2021. Show management provide details on what's ahead.

Farmers continue to weather the extremes of 2020.  From drought, derecho and wildfires, to a sudden loss in demand, 2020 is proving to be an obstacle course for agriculture. Here are the mental health signs to watch.

When Andy Detweiler was 2 years old, he lost his arms in a farming accident. In March, Amanda Nigg lost everything in a house fire. Here's how these two social media influencers say they've survived the ups and downs.

The reality of how COVID-19 is impacting young people, especially in rural communities without reliable access to the internet, is hard to ignore. Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, watch how these kids #FarmON.

Watch the #FarmON Concert benefiting the 4-H Fourward Fund with Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins and more. Watch a replay of the concert below.

Trade war. Ethanol headaches. Daunting price outlooks. 2020 has been overwhelming for farmers so many reasons – and that’s not even considering the rug that really got pulled from under us, says John Phipps.

Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.

There are 1,000 prizes up for grabs during your attendance of Farm Journal Field Days, which runs Aug. 25-27.

It’s a twofer—a win-win—a no-lose scenario! No matter what, you gain free access to great speakers and expert information. And you have a chance to win a full-size, side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV).

Check out the free modern farm show, Farm Journal Field Days.

Farm Journal Field Days is days away! Plan to join us Aug. 25-27 for this free event.

Take this quick quiz to set your own agenda for Farm Journal Field Days.

Farm Journal Field Days offers a packed three-day agenda, as well as some other great show elements for you to enjoy, including the #FarmON Benefit Concert, beer garden sessions, virtual expo hall and more!

While national polls show President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House, the latest Farm Journal Pulse shows continuing strong support for the president in farm country.

AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talked with Lee Brice ahead of Farm Journal Field Days and the #FarmON Benefit Concert supporting the National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD Fund.

We have a full three-day agenda covering topics including strategies to deal with financial stress to balancing equipment with manpower and much more. 

In an effort to not only feed needy families in her community, but also to teach others about how produce is grown, Janya Green leads tours and tends to food in her community garden.

These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.

Deer-vehicle collisions account for about 1 million accidents each year that kill 200 Americans and result in $1 billion in vehicle damage. A new vehicle-based lighting system may prevent these collisions.

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to speak at Farm Journal Field Days.

Congressmen urge House leadership to support America’s agricultural fairs in the next COVID-19 relief package. Here's why.

This one-of-a-kind, new event features more than 100 free informational sessions you can enjoy live or on-demand.

Two of the world's largest meatpackers have installed ultraviolet air cleaning equipment in some of their U.S. processing plants. The decision comes as pressure increases on companies to protect workers from COVID-19.

Farm Journal announces Grammy-nominated and ACM Award-winning country artist Lee Brice to headline the #FarmON Benefit Concert.

The outlook continues to be for hot and dry conditions.

A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it's changing the way agriculture does business.

Thirty-two million food boxes have been delivered as part of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana shows how the program is making a difference in people’s lives.

When people realized they were going to be sheltering at home this spring, they started to change. And some of those changes will likely stick around, experts say. 

Piecing the puzzle together to find a solution has looked different for every state fair in 2020. Here's a look at the status of state fairs and insights from industry leaders along the way.

The Oklahoma State Fair is the latest state fair to cancel for 2020 due to the evolving COVID-19 health crisis.

The 2020 National FFA Convention & Expo will be held virtually in 2020, the National FFA Organization announced on Friday.

As large Chinese purchases of soybeans continue to roll in while rumors of a broken relationship abound, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer assured farmers on Wednesday that the deal is still intact.

The Colorado State Fair announced a “reimagined” 2020 event in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.