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  • (Steve Thompson)

    Ask the Mechanic

    Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

  • (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.

  • Jerry Workman is holding a vintage 1903 corn sheller in front of a modern John Deere S680 combine. (Steve Thompson)

    Ask the Mechanic

    Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

  • (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.

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