(Bloomberg) --The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House.
- Benjamin Herrold
Nathan Woehr’s grandpa gave him a small piece of land to get started farming. It was 2012, a year infamous for one of the worst droughts in recent history.
- Jeff DeYoung
OSCEOLA, Iowa — Jason and Amy Boyer moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa 30 years ago with the dream of being able to farm full time. That dream also included having a farm they could pass on to their children.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Transition planning isn’t all about finances. Feelings play a big role.
- By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Nearly half of U.S. Department of Agriculture employees will be furloughed during the federal government shutdown, though key programs that support nutrition, forest preservation and wildfire prevention, the most pressing plant and animal diseases and agricultural commodity assessments will …
If you would like to shelter income from your crop inventory sales, starting a defined benefit retirement plan offers significant tax deductions that are much higher than SEP/Profit Sharing and 401(k) plans. These higher retirement plan deductions reduce your tax liability without borrowing …
- Crystal Reed
DECATUR, Ill. — The first day of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Aug. 26-28 brought blue skies and pleasant temperatures.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
Solar and wind energy advocates contend that growth potential is practically endless.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Reaching out to others in their time of need is something common in rural communities, but usually that is to fulfill a need within in the community. Sometimes these acts of kindness cross state lines.
- Benjamin Herrold
Five years ago this month, many aspects of life ground to a halt or saw major changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Janelle Atyeo
Lately, the breakneck speed at which the Trump administration has issued new policies has added another layer of uncertainty just ahead of planting season.
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Winter is officially here, and for farmers and rural property owners, it’s time to make your post-frame building work harder.
- Janelle Atyeo
BOONE, Iowa — Federal agencies are cracking down on meat and poultry marketed to consumers under labels such as “antibiotic-free,” “free range” and “raised using regenerative practices.”
- By Jack O'Connor, Iowa Capital Dispatch
A new plan for Iowa agriculture seeks to increase the state’s production of food rather than ethanol and animal feed, the Iowa Food System Coalition announced at a July 1 press conference.
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
The state of Iowa made history June 14-16 when NASCAR came to town. For the first time, the NASCAR Cup Series hosted an event at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Top drivers competed in the Iowa Corn 350. It was the culmination of Summer Race Weekend in Newton, which began with the Atlas 150 (AR…
- Benjamin Herrold
Barns dot the rural landscape, reminders of farm history and heritage. Beverly Thomas grew up working on a farm and fell in love with barns from a young age.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Jessica Groskopf, University of Nebraska Extension agricultural economist, for the university’s Cropwatch website.
- Aaron Viner
HOUSTON, Texas — In an era of agriculture that features new technology each year, it can get complicated in a tractor cab.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
University ag schools are not only thinking domestically but also are expanding their efforts internationally — offering students the opportunity to do research, experience other cultures and help other countries.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans know wind. The Plains region is known for the fierce spirit of its winds, from ceaseless high-plains howlers to rampaging tornadoes to dangerous snow-blown whiteouts.
- Benjamin Herrold
Drought in Panama has caused some disruptions for Panama Canal traffic, which has impacted the movement of ag exports.
- Benjamin Herrold
The USDA and ag economists are projecting farm profits to drop in 2024, although many unknown factors such as the weather could alter the outlook, and different sectors and regions will experience different profit margins.
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
As the mom of three little girls ages 5 and younger, Melissa Frederick has her hands full as she raises them on the family farm.
- By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press
DES MOINES — Drivers in eight Midwestern states will be able to fuel up with a higher blend of ethanol throughout the year under a final rule announced Feb. 22 by the Environmental Protection Agency.