Tyne Morgan

At just 11 years-old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: to collect toys and give them to children in his local community. Today, the toy drive has grown into an annual event, giving away 13,000 toys this year alone.

Estimated payment rates per acre include $43.80 for corn, $30.61 for soybeans, $31.80 for wheat, $84.70 for cotton and rice payments are estimated at $69.66.

The same week Congress released the proposed CR that included $31 billion in aid for producers, a Farm Journal poll asked farmers for their thoughts on whether Congress should pass economic aid.

The eroding health of the overall farm economy was the emphasis of the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, which is a survey of nearly 70 leading agricultural economists from across the country.

While it’s unclear how Congress will push through the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, it’s likely going to be via the Continuing Resolution. Depending on how payments are calculated, farmers could receive $101 per acre for corn, $53 for soybeans and $73 for wheat.

For kids who know nothing about agriculture, stepping foot into the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal, Ill., might be their one chance to walk in a farmer’s shoes.

Instead of looking at the technology to cut costs, southwest Kansas farmer Luke Jaeger sees it as a way to do a more effective job at battling intensifying weed pressure.

Yes, the Fed is cutting interest rates but the agency can only influence mid- and long-term rates. Concerns about inflation are pushing those rates back up again.

Ahead of the election, the October Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor asked economists which presidential candidate will be better for agriculture on taming inflation, providing more certainty on farm policy, as well as more likely to support biofuels policies.

Mexico came in with another big buy of U.S. corn on Friday. USDA reported a sale of 781,322 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico.

As agriculture faces multiple challenges, USDA's latest net farm income forecast is masking the reality for farmers. While livestock margins have improved for 2024, high input costs and below breakeven prices for row crops means margins could be the worst in nearly 20 years.

The Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is a $7.2-million project that is taking a new approach to research by focusing on performance, environmental issues and animal-welfare challenges in the beef industry.

Take a tour through ISU's Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex, and you'll encounter state-of-the-art technology advancing the feed industry.

Farmers are still in the driver’s seat, but the direction of land values in the months and years ahead relies on one major factor: how long low profitability for row crop farmers persists.

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More Than 50% of Ag Economists Now Think the U.S. Ag Economy is Already In a Recession

Poll Results: More Than 50% of Farmers Don't Plan to Sell Their Old Crop Corn Before Harvest

Declining demand for wine and an increase in imported wine means there's a glut of grapes this year, and it's so bad there's a surge in the amount of unharvested grapes that still don't have a home. Now, there are fears it could ultimately force more true family farmers out of business.

Grape Growers Desperately Need You to Drink More Wine as They Grapple With a Glut of Uncontracted Grapes

The Biggest Wildcards and Questions Ahead Of USDA's August WASDE Report