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FMCSA seeks public comment on a proposed pilot program allowing commercial motor vehicle operators to take one rest break—up to three consecutive hours but no less than 30 minutes—during every 14-hour on-duty period.

The reality of how COVID-19 is impacting young people, especially in rural communities without reliable access to the internet, is hard to ignore. Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, watch how these kids #FarmON.

Farm Journal Field Days will be back starting at 8 a.m. CDT this morning! Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.

Take this quick quiz to set your own agenda for Farm Journal Field Days.

Farm Journal Field Days offers a packed three-day agenda, as well as some other great show elements for you to enjoy, including the #FarmON Benefit Concert, beer garden sessions, virtual expo hall and more!

One lesson COVID-19 has taught our country is agriculture is essential. “We can't replace people getting up and doing the chores," says Dan Thomson, chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University.

AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talked with Lee Brice ahead of Farm Journal Field Days and the #FarmON Benefit Concert supporting the National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD Fund.

Imagine this: A high school teacher in Union City, N.J., receives a call. He’s asked to lead a chapel service for the New York Giants the night before their 2011 Christmas Eve game against the New York Jets. 

Clinton Griffiths talks with famous country music artist Justin Moore. “I see these kids and what 4-H means to them and beyond that,” says Moore.

The Food Supply Protection Act, reintroduced with bipartisan support, will help protect workers, reduce food waste, and support both farmers and families in need.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has closed the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The $6.89-billion transaction brings over 166 years of legacy between the companies, said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco.

In 2011, speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory with his famed ‘all in’ speech.

These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Billy Long introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced.

The importance of agriculture and our food system has never been clearer to the world than now. The scale of the crisis is enormous but are there positive actions that pork producers have made and can use post-virus?

Tune into Farm Journal Field Days—Aug. 25 to Aug. 27—and enjoy all the benefits of the first virtual farm show experience.

There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don't get as much attention.

Piecing the puzzle together to find a solution has looked different for every state fair in 2020. Here's a look at the status of state fairs and insights from industry leaders along the way.

Agribusinesses re-evaluate employee retention efforts.

In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives. 

It’s not just lonely at the top anymore. Americans are feeling more isolated than ever at all levels of the work chain. So, what's an employer to do?

Every time a celebrity or brand comes out with an announcement we don’t agree with, it can send us running for our keyboards to type out a rant. Is this helping build bridges or making the walls even taller?

Salary increases will go to high performers, according to a recent survey of U.S. agricultural companies.

Two-thirds of farmers do not have a plan in place as to how they will transfer their massive asset base onto the next generation.

There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don't get as much attention.

We asked, "Would you encourage your child to enter your livelihood's industry?" Here are the results for dairy, beef, poultry, and veterinarians.

Review your hiring process and make sure you are being very selective about who is able to come onto your farm and handle your livestock, says Animal Agriculture Alliance's Hannah Thompson-Weeman.

Restaurant chain’s largest fundraiser supports local agricultural education programs.

Photo contest offers opportunity for farmers to win free registration 

Culver’s is making sure younger generations have access to agricultural education by giving back to organizations training young leaders to maintain and improve our country’s future food supply.

Take steps to prevent activist activity at meetings this season and respond appropriately if anything does happen. 

New Alltech Facility will be home to Asia’s largest organic trace mineral manufacturing operation

How efficiently are you using your current work force? Here's how to measure where your employee investments need attention.

One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.

The agriculture careers needed to feed millions of people in the future must be filled by people from all walks of life and all backgrounds. Are you doing your part to bring young people to agriculture?