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It's been slow going for spring wheat planting in some parts of North Dakota and South Dakota as the cold temperatures are still hanging around.

A book about Harry S. Truman contained some interesting information about wartime rationing during World War II. Rationing led to "black markets" for the various items being rationed, including farm equipment. An interesting family story...

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Two significant tax credits merit farmers' attention: the new 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit offers substantial benefits for sustainable aviation fuel production, while updated Section 174 R&D rules affect agricultural innovation...

USDA's March 31 reports showed lower corn and wheat planting intentions, higher soybean acres, and mixed grain stocks, but tariff uncertainty, fertilizer costs, and ample supplies leave the 2026 crop outlook murky.

There will always be power dynamics at work in a family-owned company, but those dynamics can often be more effectively managed toward a successful future.