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  • (Hannah Bruning)

    Ask the Vet

    Dr. Ken McMillan responds to a readers' questions about farm veterinary issues.

  • (Jennifer Campbell)

    Our Rural Roots

    This blogger celebrates life but reflects on her cancer diagnosis and years of recovery.

  • (Progressive Farmer Archives)

    We'd Like To Mention

    As families gather for holiday feasts, food insecurity isn't likely to be part of the dinner conversation. But, it's a growing issue around the world. Be thankful for your blessings, and lend a helping hand to others less fortunate.

  • Elevated production costs and lower corn prices will make it tough to turn a profit on corn in 2024, with economics similar to 2014. (Illinois Farm Business Farm Management, farmdoc)

    Businesslink

    Corn farmers should prepare for an even tighter squeeze on their profit margins in 2024.

  • (Photo illustration by Barry Falkner)

    Taxlink

    Split-interest land purchases are making a comeback because of economics and estate planning. While there could be issues, it might be worthwhile to look into them.

  • (Meredith Bernard)

    Our Rural Roots

    One of the many unwritten laws of farming is that if it's going to go wrong, it's going to be at the worst possible time. The perspective we take while handling those things can create its own blessing.

  • (Corn photo by David L. Hansen, Soybeans photo by Jim Patrico)

    Inside the Market

    In 2023 there was a group decision to plant more corn at the expense of soybeans. Some crop decisions are being made for the wrong reasons.

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