There is a growing concern about the economics of operating the farm right now. And input costs are playing a huge role in that angst.
U.S. farmers often pay more than Brazilian competitors for key seed and crop production inputs, with the largest gaps occurring in corn seed, fungicide and herbicides, according to a new report.
As farmers face mounting economic headwinds and thin profit margins, Indiana Farm Bureau has officially laid out its legislative roadmap for the 2027 General Assembly session, zeroing in on rural investment, tax relief and food system resilience.
On the outside, looking in, the stereotypical notion of soldiers’ work goes straight to what is seen in the movies, but there’s so much more to their service that is behind the scenes.
More Illinois veterans will be receiving farm-fresh food as the result of a fundraiser organized by members of the VFW.
Growing up in a small Iowa town, Shay Foulk felt blessed to be raised in such a caring community, and he wanted to return the favor.
From helping citizens in Iraq vote for the first time to guiding families in Indiana through the purchase of their own farmland, Chris Turnbell’s career has been defined by a commitment to service and purpose.
Since transitioning from the U.S. Army to the Illinois Army National Guard and settling on the family’s farm in 2019, the Foulks have expanded into three primary businesses and a spinoff.
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