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Farmers Reality Check Carbon Markets
Farmers Reality Check Carbon Markets

We asked farmers what was their biggest reason they would choose NOT to participate in a carbon market. Here’s what they said.

Job Approval Pulse Poll Shows Biden Has Big Hill to Climb with Ag
Job Approval Pulse Poll Shows Biden Has Big Hill to Climb with Ag

75% of Pulse respondents say they strongly disapprove of the job done by President Joe Biden so far.

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Pulse: Farmers Eye Equipment Purchases

Santa just might bring a present that doesn’t fit under the tree this year. A Dec. 9 Pulse Poll asked how many farmers were buying equipment before the door closes on 2020.

Biden to Nominate Vilsack for Return to USDA
Biden to Nominate Vilsack for Return to USDA

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for agriculture secretary, according to two sources familiar with the decision. 

The landscape has changed from what was expected for ag issues.
The Good News from the 2020 Election

The landscape has changed from what was expected for ag issues.

What Ag Retail Can Expect From A Biden Administration
What Ag Retail Can Expect From A Biden Administration

As ARA’s Richard Gupton explains, after such a close election, there are many areas to watch.

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Senate Iron Man, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Sidelined by COVID Exposure

Senator Chuck Grassley's record streak of not missing a vote has ended due to possible COVID-19 exposure.

Biden Our Time Until the New Congress and Administration; Blue Wave Crashes Into Red Dam
Biden Our Time Until the New Congress and Administration; Blue Wave Crashes Into Red Dam

The polls showing a “Blue Wave” seemed to have crashed into a “Red Dam.” It also shows most political pollsters are less accurate than the local weatherman.

Signal to Noise: Post Election Analysis
Signal to Noise: Post Election Analysis

A post election analysis from Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer and John Herath of Farm Journal.

Election Guide: What The Election Means for Farmers and Ranchers
Election Guide: What The Election Means for Farmers and Ranchers

Who will lead the house ag committee? Is a split government good for agriculture? Get the latest election coverage here.

Pulse: In Campaign Home Stretch, Trump Holds Lock on Farm Vote
Pulse: In Campaign Home Stretch, Trump Holds Lock on Farm Vote

With just days remaining in the 2020 presidential campaign, farmers and ranchers responding to the Farm Journal Pulse continue to show a strong preference for retaining President Donald Trump.

Farm Journal Pulse: Stable-to-Higher Farmland Values Ahead
Farm Journal Pulse: Stable-to-Higher Farmland Values Ahead

Pent up demand could drive farmland values higher.

Covid-19 Coverage: Farmer Concern Rises, U.S.-Canada Border Closes
Covid-19 Coverage: Farmer Concern Rises, U.S.-Canada Border Closes

Farmers and ranchers are worried about the impact of coronavirus on their operations according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse Poll with 79% expressing concern.

More Corn in 2020?
More Corn in 2020?

Rotation and prices will sway farmers’ acreage mixes

President Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong support among farmers.
Trump Approval Among Farmers Rises to 79%

President Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong support among farmers.

Farm Journal Pulse shows 48% of corn growers plan to file prevented plant on some acres.
FJ Pulse: Fifth of Farmers to Prevent Plant Half Their Corn Acres

Thirty-four percent of farmers plan to file prevented plant claims on more than a quarter of their acres, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse poll.

FJ Pulse: More than 40% of Soybean Producers Plan to Apply Dicamba

In the most recent Farm Journal Pulse, farmers talked about dicamba—if they plan to use it, and how. Results show that 44% of farmers plan to apply dicamba or have it applied on their farms.

Farmers Beat Steady Drum Of Support For Trump
Farmers Beat Steady Drum Of Support For Trump

Farmer support for President Donald Trump is holding steady to nudging slightly higher than it was a month ago, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse.

Some farmers applaud Trump’s efforts but dislike his demeanor.
Presidential Report Card

Some farmers applaud Trump’s efforts but dislike his demeanor.

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Farmers Share Their Planting Intentions

Some advisers are encouraging farmers to keep some of their seed-purchase options flexible a while longer.

More than half of farmers said they'd stick with what they did last year.
Farmers Share Their Cropping Intentions for 2018

As farmers look for ways to improve their profitability in 2018, one of the areas many are evaluating is their crop mix.

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Cash Rents Stall

It’s true falling farm incomes are pressuring cash rents. But rates typically move slowly. 

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Farmers Share Their Crop Insurance Strategies

A tough decision for 2016 is quickly approaching.

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Cash Rent Trends Stagnant

With farm budgets tightening once again for 2016, cash rent is one of several possible places to cut.

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Work for Hire

Farmers outsource fieldwork to save machinery expenses

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Sluggish Corn Sales

Will farmers hoard or sell their 2014 corn production?

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Planter Details

Farmers report planter size, age

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Farmers Say 'No' to Labeling GMOs

A recent Farm Journal Pulse poll found that most farmers think that labeling foods made from genetically modified crops is unnecessary.

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Keep Up With the Times

The Farm Journal Pulse, a text message survey of farmers and ranchers, is celebrating its first birthday.

Stat Rack

The Farm Journal Pulse, a text-message poll of farmers and ranchers, tracked the hot topics this year.