Comparing crop share, fixed cash rent and flexible cash rent leases reveals different risk profiles for landowners and ...

This is the third part of a four-part series examining the promise of cover crops, the potential for them to meet the nation’s environmental goals that rest on their success, and the possible pitfalls ...

A changing climate means more erratic weather patterns, including a higher risk of flooding events. Farmers, in particular, face several challenges from climate change, such as an increased risk of ...

Agriculture is the spine of all the societies around the globe, which, for centuries, sustain economies, cultures, and ...

Rural Illinois was blessed with nutrient-rich soil that has made it a fertile cradle for crops. Soybeans and corn are its economic heartbeat, covering over 21 million of the state’s 26.3 million ...

Drought is blistering key U.S. cash crops, further elevating prices for staples, including corn and wheat. The punishing dynamics of a torrid summer were evident this month on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour ...

When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts and ...

Should a small business use a cash or accrual accounting method? A CPA answers with examples. If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with both ...

As harvest rushes in across the country, a critical tool in helping farmers with their cash flow is not available, and it’s all due to the government shutdown. As the federal government shutdown ...