Gregg Hillyer

Now in its 15th year, the America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers program recognizes some of the entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of U.S. Agriculture.

Now in its 15th year, the America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers program recognizes some of the entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of U.S. Agriculture.

Now in its 15th year, the America's Best Young Farmer and Rancher program recognizes exceptional under-40-year-olds who have chosen agriculture as their career and way of life.

McDonald's, Lopez Foods and Syngenta will oversee a program that pays cattle producers to use Enogen corn in their animals' diets to enhance feed efficiency and sustainability efforts. In turn, it will help fast-food giant McDonald's meet some of its climate and environmental targets.

The GAP Report highlights the growth rate in food production and what's needed to meet the world's growing demand for food, feed and fiber. 2024's report offers a reminder of the formidable challenge to meet this demand.

With higher costs and lower returns, many farmers who lease land have already started conversations with landowners as they evaluate, calibrate and negotiate terms for the 2025 season.

Despite some clear advantages, adoption of precision ag technology varies among farmers.

Several factors, including climate and conflict, will impact U.S. corn exports and cost competitiveness in 2024 and likely beyond.

The cyclical nature of farm business is a fact of life farmers and ranchers endure season after season. There are generally more downs than ups on profit-loss ratios. This year is no exception.

As we bid fond farewell to outgoing award-winning, Senior Editor Victoria G. Myers, DTN/Progressive Farmer welcomes new Senior Livestock Editor Jennifer Carrico.