Rural Money
Farm families say earlier school calendars are making it harder for students to participate in state fairs.
The Internal Revenue Service issued updated emissions-rate guidance on September 8, while the Department of Energy revised its 45ZCF-GREET model.
Crop margins remain constrained while cow-calf returns reach historic highs.
Higher costs and weak returns are putting more pressure on Southern crop producers.
Farmers have until September 15 to make certain entity changes for 2026 ARC and PLC payment limits. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains what producers should know.
Workforce losses are limiting assistance for farmers seeking federal conservation funding.
Improved rainfall has growers optimistic as the new citrus season approaches
USDA projects farm debt will grow faster than assets and equity this year
Cattle prices moved lower as estimated packer margins improved during August
Study finds Farm Bill programs provided more direct improvement in farm loan performance.
Microsoft points to changes aimed at supporting communities near data centers.
ASFMRA’s Ray Brownfield breaks down Illinois farmland values, including soil quality, drainage, location, demand, and recent land prices.
Rail and barge grain movement strengthens ahead of harvest as higher transportation costs add pressure
Specialty Risk’s Jake Charleston discusses PRF coverage as producers navigate drought conditions.
More than 73% of non-users surveyed say they would consider trying the practice.
Prices have steadily increased this year as growers prepare for a slightly smaller crop.