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"When I arrived at the dairy that day and assessed the situation, three main objectives were clear: Increase cash flow, reduce expenses, rebuild relationships."

AgWeb and Trust In Food’s beta Climate-Smart Opportunity Navigator is matching producers with Climate-Smart Commodities grants tailored to their operation.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln kickstarted the Know Your Well Project in 2022 to teach the next generation how to test well water. The EPA took notice and looks to double the program's reach.

More than 50% of farmers intend to grow their operation, based on responses in Purdue’s February 2023 Ag Economy Barometer. If you’re thinking about scaling your farm, it’s important to first ask these questions.

Rural electric cooperatives, utilities and other energy providers will soon be able to apply for nearly $11 billion in grants and loans for clean energy projects, funded by the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act.

Michael Regan, EPA administrator, appeared before the House Ag Committee on Wednesday to discuss everything from WOTUS to the farm bill. Here are the highlights that will directly impact producers.

“As I understand it, this rule says EPA is going to determine jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis,” says NCBA's Ethan Lane. “This is never the way you want a bureaucracy to interact with your private businesses."

Yes, basic insurance for the farm is pricey. But an umbrella policy is usually more palatable, and it could literally save your operation in the event of a wreck or other tragedy, says Purdue's Fred Whitford.

The Virginia farmers filing the suit allege repeal of the debt relief effort is a breach of contract by the government, arguing some farmers made financial plans based on the expectation of getting debt relief.

LGM-Dairy could be a useful risk management tool if it were offered regularly, even at unsubsidized prices.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend the current tax code for another year.

New Jersey dairy couple calls the hurricane “the storm of the century.”

The price and supply of corn remains Beijing's top food security concern as the country's demand for feed grain and corn-related industrial products continues to rise, analysts say.

Controlling variation requires that employees clearly understand the goals of the dairy.

Online tool allows workers to check their own employment eligibility status.

10 tips to become a better manager.

Su empleado ha nacido en Méjico y ha trabajado en su finca durante los últimos quince años. Es un gran trabajador y una buena persona. Usted ha visto crecer a sus hijos y es casi como parte de su familia. Un día le cuenta que ingreso al país ilegalmente. ¿Que debe hacer usted?

DeLaval has introduced its prototype robotic rotary, a 24-stall herringbone configuration that can milk up to 800 cows 2X or 540 cows 3X.

It's a pretty safe bet that more corn was harvested last week in North Dakota and Minnesota than in any other seven-day stretch in the states' histories, crop watchers say.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a full third of North Dakota's near-record corn crop and 30 percent of Minnesota's record corn crop came off in the week ended Saturday.Because both states have more corn than just about ever before, such a pace likely is a record, experts say.By Saturday, 77 percent of Minnesota's corn was harvested, up from 47 percent Oct 17 and 41 percent by Oct. 24 in the five-year average. A year ago, only 6 percent of the crop was harvested at this date.

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the corn harvest was 68 percent complete and had increased its pace judging by its historic average.

Employees might not be who they say they are.

With today’s largely Hispanic work crews, finding a midlevel manager to lead the team is never easy.

Every morning at 4, Jim and Greg Moes meet in their office at their dairy’s new milking center to plan the day’s activities. It’s quieter then, before feed wagons and skid steers and milk trucks roar through the operation.

Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), is a road warrior. He has logged some 35,000 air miles to give 20 presentations on NMPF’s Foundation for the Future plan for revamping U.S. dairy policy.

DHS recently published a final rule that will afford employers greater flexibility in completing, signing, and storing Forms I-9 electronically.

In turbulent financial times, it is critical to monitor changes in feed efficiency and feed cost as they impact income over feed cost

If you and your partners are getting into too many arguments, or simply aren't communicating well, your business might need a specified "code of conduct” that every partner agrees to and carries with him or her.

If you and your partners are getting into too many arguments, or simply aren't communicating well, your business might need a specified "code of conduct” that every partner agrees to and carries with him or her.

As more details emerge on the National Milk Producers Federation's 2012 dairy policy proposal, there's a lot to like

You can reduce the risk of a hay fire on your farm with these tips

OSHA says that dairies account for a higher incidence of accidents over the general workforce. The most frequent dairy injuries involve hands and fingers, backs, legs and knees. These often result in employees missing work and, ultimately, higher insurance premiums.

At least three major Arizona agricultural groups aren't pleased with the new immigration law the state passed last Friday.

As dairy price support levels become less and less relevant to cost-of-production levels, milk price volatility has brought cash flows from booming highs to crushing lows.

Bonus content: To receive a complete list of “Behavior-based Questions for Agricultural Positions,” send an e-mail to don@dontyler.com . The bleak unemployment numbers rolling out of federal and state government offices month after month are a dark cloud for the overall U.S. economy. But there can be a silver lining for employers looking to fill key positions

Kevin Van der Poel, a co-owner of Focal Dairy, began an intensive, pasture-grazing business with a new spin on old dairy traditions. The business is not about producing the most milk. The New Zealander's method is focused on efficiency, management and reduced costs.

The optimism of December failed to materialize. "The worst is over,” we proclaimed. And then April milk futures, which traded above $15.50 just prior to Christmas, fell to $12.35 just three months later.

After months of planning, Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), has finally started to detail his organization's proposal to revitalize U.S. dairy policy for the 21st century.