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Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.

The benefits of diverse plant species are well documented — yet sometimes diverse mixes can be difficult to manage due to differences in palatability and maturity dates.

Cover crops continue to work their way onto fields across the Midwest. While the benefits might be well known, so are the challenges in developing an on-farm system to work in each situation.

Understanding your farm’s soil microbiome can generate benefits including better yield and healthier watersheds, says Mike Riffle, field development and sustainability manager at Valent U.S.A.

Real farmers are sharing how they succeed with this new crop.

Farm Journal and foundational partners introduce America’s Conservation Ag Movement special edition of the magazine.

GMOs Are Good For Food And Other Facts

Gene-editing technology promises to solve some of nature's biggest challenges.

Genomic editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 offers tremendous potential for accelerating genetic progress, but a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) appears likely to stifle research and development.

Nine years ago, one of the first bioreactors was installed on Mike Bravard’s farm near Jefferson, Iowa. Last week, that bioreactor was reconditioned, all in an effort to make water cleaner for people downstream.

Still trying to nail down a good New Year’s resolution? How about pledging to use less energy on your farm in 2011?

Farm Journal Media has a diverse line up of co-located events and programs as well as breakout sessions.

Highlights from the 2010 Commodity Classic

A firsthand look at the new truck headed to dealers

Farms that remain in the family are more successful

Defining your broker’s role is key to making the right choice

Develop a human resource plan before disaster strikes

Weather contracts offer no-fuss insurance

Commodity group leaders discuss top-of-mind items

Interactive tool allows you to submit questions from your field

If livestock producers lock in purchases wisely, they should receive a price break for this protein supplement

Tie-downs are as strong as their weakest strap or link

Pioneer Hi-Bred’s Southern corn and soybean research could have national implications

National Farm Machinery Show impresses crowds with size and diversity in equipment, technologies and products

Irrigation foundation is a technology testing ground

This research shows you may have yourself to thank

Endangered Species Act gets the blame for California’s agriculture water woes

World Soy Foundation issues the Acre Challenge to soybean producers

Seed companies put twin-row corn to the test

The Republican River surges with controversy

Nitrogen Lessons

Staying ahead of the curve brings success

Ag immigration reform takes a backseat

Use scenario planning to meet multiple outcomes

If you didn’t use them before, consider them now

Seminar brings value to nation’s top producers

An egg farm thinks strategically to meet compliance pressures

Antitrust enforcers target the Farm Belt

Ramifications of signing a wind lease are long-term

Build a strategy to  capture better prices

Peer networks offer multiple viewpoints and new opportunities

Tips for making that new hire

This farmer embraces both family and nonfamily successors