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“The early part of the year should look very different than the latter, but in total, economic growth is estimated to be about 4%, following a retreat of roughly 4% in 2020,” says Dan Kowalski.

Learn how to avoid these frustrating and deal-breaking mistakes.

Dolly Parton does a lot of good out in the world. So can we. Sometimes it's as simple as making a loved one some biscuits and gravy.

The country star does a lot of good out in the world, and so can we. Sometimes it's as simple as making a loved one some biscuits and sausage gravy.

Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.

Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but farmers are still the focus.

New research published by the National Academy of Sciences ties livestock meat packing plants to 6% to 8% of U.S. COVID-19 cases, and 3% to 4% of the deaths through late July.

Meet the “Beacon of Hope” Recipient: Sam Schwoeppe Congratulations Sam Schwoeppe, a Beacon of Hope award winner for 2020.

The charismatic Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh was well known as a leading expert on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. For more than four decades he was a top adviser to politicians of both major political parties.

Watch the #FarmON Concert benefiting the 4-H Fourward Fund with Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins and more. Watch a replay of the concert below.

Look for veterinarians and producers to work together more closely in the months ahead to make farms more resilient, through the use of contingency planning and improved standard operating procedures.

Here are just a few of the ways COVID-19 is recasting the supply chain.

In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer takes USDA to task for a slow response to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly when it comes to meat packing plants.

“Courage recognizes the significant work of farmers, their families, farm communities and all who are engaged in feeding the world.”

Three trends are currently underway in the countryside.

People versus business is a false choice. We have to save the people in order to save the economy. The idea of sacrificing a few for the good of the many has a strange parallel which should be familiar to farmers.

When New York farmer Kelly Hendrickson was told she would have to start dumping milk, her milk inspector planted a seed in her mind.

Estimated cattle industry losses due to COVID-19 will reach $13.6 billion, according to a study by ag economists conducted to assist USDA in determining how best to allocate CARES Act relief funds to cattle producers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $15.5 billion in the initial phase of its plan to bolster the nation's food supply chain against the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.

Montana farmer Michelle Jones, known as Big Sky Farm Her, offers observations on what it means to #FarmOn.

Farmers across the country are being asked to dump their milk, as food service demand crumbled rapidly due to COVID-19. Still, farmers are frustrated that consumers can't buy as much milk as they want right now.

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Are you operating at peak capacity? A veterinarian shares why it’s so vital to take care of you.

Concerns about COVID-19 have people worried about the health and safety of their families, businesses and livestock. Here’s a recap of the methods in which disease is spread.

AVMA and other organizations are stepping up to fill the information void for veterinarians.

Top Producer's Executive Women in Ag gets underway Jan. 28. Registration is open.

High School is a great starting point to begin searching for a career. In Illinois, One high school is urging students to look at veterinary science.

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President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.

Debt-to-asset ratios are on the rise, working capital is eroding and farmers’ sentiments are on the decline. Despite the negativity surrounding prices and outlooks, Famer Mac is providing a voice of optimism.

Here are a few tips to keep your mind sharp as you age.