Grains: U.S. Wheat Futures Hit 2-month Low; Soybeans, Corn Also Decline

Chicago wheat futures hit a two-month low on Tuesday, pressured by improving U.S. winter wheat crop ratings, strong export competition and rising estimates of Australia's harvest, analysts said.

5 After-Harvest Financial To-Dos

Here’s how to simultaneously make crop and financial plans.

Election Guide: What The Election Means for Farmers and Ranchers

What will a Biden administration ag policy look like? Will it be good for agriculture? Get the latest election coverage here.

National Restaurant Association: Winter Will Be “Extremely Challenging”

According to the National Restaurant Association, October is the first monthly sales decline since the end of the spring lockdowns.

USDA Awards $14.4 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

From increasing practical livestock biosecurity measures to advancing rapid depopulation and disposal abilities during animal disease outbreaks, Farm Bill funding will support endeavors to protect animal health.

Join our $100 Ideas Club

Think you have an idea worth $100 – or even $200? Submit it here! Upon publication in Farm Journal, the Double Your Money winner receives $200. Other farmers featured receive $100 each.

Nutrien Launches Carbon Program

Nutrien will enable growers to monetize their improved carbon performance at the farm level by facilitating the purchase and sale of carbon credits from its grower customers to value-chain partners.

Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z

In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Click here to learn more or to register.

Profit Tracker: Huge Packer Margins

Cattle feeders saw modest profits for the 10th consecutive week, a headline-worthy observation in normal times. The beef complex is not operating in normal times.

#FJFieldDays On-Demand: The Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Succession Planning

Glen Newcomer and his family own and manage Newcomer Farms in Bryan, Ohio. Glen’s son, Jason, joined the farm five years ago. Watch as they describe how they created a succession plan strategy for their farm.

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