Is Agriculture Really Turning the Corner?
Agriculture may be turning a corner, but the numbers tell a different story. From rising input costs and struggling commodity prices to growing distrust in USDA data, farmers are still facing some tough realities.
The Patron Saint of Farmers
Did you know farmers have a patron saint? Meet St. Isidore the Farmer, a Spanish farm laborer whose faith, generosity and extraordinary miracles made him a saint.
The Real Buzz of Halloween
Black cats and bats may get the spotlight during Spooky Season, but the real buzz of Halloween belongs to the bees! Discover how these essential pollinators make our favorite fall icon possible and why every Jack-O’-Lantern deserves a little thanks...
The Last Hunter’s Moon We Shared
Twenty-five years ago, after finishing the corn harvest on my wife’s family farm, our family paused beneath a brilliant orange Hunter’s Moon. We didn’t know it would be the last one we’d share with Dad. Today, that beautiful autumn night...
Don’t Count Your Bushels Just Yet
A crop can look like a record-breaker one week and take an unexpected turn the next. From hungry birds to rain-ruined sorghum and discolored soybeans, harvest season is full of surprises.
Fall’s Favorite Flower
Mums are a signature sight of fall, filling porches, gardens and landscapes with vibrant blooms. But what makes these flowers thrive as the seasons change? Discover the science, history and growing habits behind fall’s favorite flower.
The Story Behind the Pink Tickets
For most people, fall means changing leaves and football. For me, it means pink scale tickets, old grain trucks and memories of growing up around harvest. It's a look back at family traditions, country grain elevators and the hardworking people...
What Does Bushels Per Acre Mean?
We talk about bushels per acre all the time during harvest, but what does that measurement actually mean? Here’s a quick look at where bushels came from, how they’re used and what those yield numbers really tell us.
The Freight Goes Both Ways
Diesel prices are hitting record highs just as harvest season gets underway. From running combines and tractors to hauling grain and delivering farm inputs, rising fuel costs are adding pressure at nearly every turn.
Summer Blues to Fall Optimism
After a rough summer, grain markets are heading into fall with renewed optimism. Corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton have all rallied as weather, geopolitical tensions and global supply concerns reshape the outlook.
Where’s the Beef? Where’s It From?
As U.S. cattle numbers hit a 75-year low, the Trump administration is turning to imported beef to address rising prices. But where will that beef come from, and who will actually benefit?
