Farmers may never completely replace the significant role of human decision-making when it comes to managing crop production. But new technology can sure help.

With the new tax laws, the hurdle to deduct charitable contributions became higher. The standard deduction for 2018 is $12,000 single and $24,000 married filing jointly.

One of the highlight subtopics in the latest U.S. Climate Assessment report, which was released in late-November 2018, is a summary on precipitation trends, both observed and forecast. The report's precipitation summary has some lines that will ring loud and clear to many...

Typically, when assessing grain markets, many start with USDA's estimates of various supply and demand factors for each commodity to come up with an ending stocks-to-use ratio. This ratio is a relative measure of surplus grain that allows us to compare prior years and...

Twice in the last month, I've come across the French word "terroir." Pronounced "tare-war," the word refers to the environment, especially the region, soil and climate in which a wine grape is produced. The concept is uniquely integrated into the marketing of wines; a...

DTN/The Progressive Farmer has announced its newest class of America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers.

Wheat is opportunistic and will grow despite some harsh conditions. But, what will the crop give when pampered and pushed?

The mysterious orange maggots that riddled soybean stems and robbed yield in parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota last summer now have known adult relatives.

We are in the midst of a talent struggle in agriculture. With the national unemployment rate at an all-time low, we are not the only industry that's facing challenges finding and attracting top-quality candidates. More than three-quarters of hiring managers and recruiters...

I started the year with a serious case of carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of washing a hog barn. Then, I spent my summer in treatment for cervical cancer. This fall, my husband and I decided it was time to exit hog production before we reached red ink. We finally...

Q: Most years, we end up raising at least one orphan calf. Most have done OK, but some have gotten sick, and we have lost some. Do you have suggestions for managing them?

Peter McKay, Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, built a hoisting frame for his air compressor. He used scrap steel—2- x 2-inch angle iron for the frame—and, he designed it to be easily removable. To the rear portion of the frame he welded grain drill drag chain rings. The rings slide...