Oil futures closed mixed Friday in thin trading activity ahead of the U.S. Labor Day holiday amid a U.S.-Iran hostility escalation and the...
The marketing week is shortened due to the Labor Day holiday Monday, but it ends with a WASDE report that could further bullish sentiment in...
With a crop quickly heading toward the finish line, DTN's View From the Cab farmers are preparing to bring in the crop. This week they also talk...
For decades, there's been an ongoing battle around water allocations and the Republican River. Farmers have been a big part of the war, filing an untold number of lawsuits during the years around questions of water allocations and claims they did not receive water...
Productive farms must work as a team. Each employee plays a role on the team, whether he or she operates heavy equipment or manages finances from behind a desk. The team should be built on a solid foundation of communication, trust and accountability. The question is...
A group of high-powered seedstock beef producers from across the country met in Bruning, Nebraska, recently to learn about a new type of ear tag from Allflex. Designed specifically for beef operations, this battery-operated monitoring device marks a technological leap in...
The new tax law threw a curveball at the farming community by way of the "grain glitch," also known as Section 199A. Section 199A provides up to a 20% deduction on farm profits subject to certain limitations.
Doug Sieck learned about grazing standing corn 10 years ago, but it wasn't until prices reached break-even levels in 2016 that he decided it was time for him to try feeding corn right from the field.
Pass-through business entities rules are a little clearer now thanks to a new Internal Revenue Service Guidance, Section 199A. The tax deduction, experts say, includes several provisions especially favorable for farmers.
Q: I have a problem with ringworm in my feeder calves when I wean them in the fall. They are fine until I wean them, so I think they are being exposed to ringworm in the corrals and barns. What can I do to stop this cycle?
It's a sad day--and expensive--when the rubber tracks on your tractor wear out.
My kitchen takes a beating during the busy season. All right, let's be honest, it actually takes a beating year-round. It is truly the hub of this farmhouse.
Throughout the growing season, you've done everything to protect your crops from pests. It's only natural that you may want to breathe a sigh of relief now that your grain is harvested and safely stored. But, just because it's behind corrugated steel walls doesn't mean...
A lot of thought and dollars go into building a herd of cows with good phenotypes. But, it's an investment that may never pay dividends without an emphasis on low-stress management during gestation. Turns out, a stressed cow, regardless of her DNA, is still liable to...
Case IH isn't playing catchup, explains Ryan Blasiak, Case IH harvesting marketing manager. He spoke recently during an event showcasing the manufacturer's latest combine designs, explaining the company was waiting to make sure everything was just right before it made the...
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