The members of Congress who hold the primary responsibility of drafting the farm bill increasingly come from suburban and urban areas. They need the information and insights farmers are uniquely equipped to provide.

Startup Nitricity has been working to make fertilizer by "harnessing the power of lightning." It has developed a system that requires three inputs: electricity, water and air.

Still emotional talking about what unfolded more than a year ago, Marianne Eachus says the devastation that hit the family farm was like a death in the family. The total loss is estimated at $2 million, although the Eachus family is still battling with insurance companies today.

How much are you expecting to spend on Christmas gifts this year? See what many retailers are anticipating, in today's AgDay Minute.