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How does labor efficiency correlate to a farm’s productivity?

A Purdue University ag economist says farmers should analyze their labor efficiency to maximize productivity in 2025. Michael Langemeier says if a farm has higher labor costs, it could struggle to support its workforce. “If your labor costs are above 11%, you need to... Read More.

Number of U.S. farms continue to decline

Data from the USDA shows the number of farms in the U.S. is declining and a farm real estate specialist says he expects the trend to continue. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says it’s getting more and more expensive to run an... Read More.

Christmas tree farms open for virtual visits

How do you grow a Christmas tree? It’s a story farmers have started sharing with students this season. Real Christmas Tree Board Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “So many young people are so far removed from a farm they don’t live in a... Read More.

Stanton Farmily Farms honored with Missouri Ag Stewardship award

Missouri Farmers Care has presented Stanton Family Farms with the Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award for their careful and responsible management of the land, natural resources, and animals. Executive Director Ashley McCarty says farmers, ranchers, and organizations work together to manage natural resources for future... Read More.

Solar farms expected to remain polarizing in 2025

Solar farms displacing productive farmland will likely remain a sensitive topic among farmers in 2025. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says solar sites should not be located on prime crop ground. “But then I see the investments (by) utilities (so) they want it... Read More.

Farms hiring and paying more

The USDA says farmers and ranchers hired more employees in October and paid them more compared to last year. According to the department’s latest Farm Labor Survey, wages in October were up two percent from last year and the number of hired workers was up... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms to Hold Market of Farms in Lyons

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) will hold its third Market of Farms on Saturday, April 29, in Lyons featuring farmers and ranchers from across the state selling homegrown beef, pork, poultry, eggs, honey, jams, jellies and more.“We’re excited to return to the... Read More.

Total Number of U.S. Farms Declines by Nearly 10,000

UNDATED (HPM) - The USDA’s latest report on farms estimates that the U.S. lost nearly 10,000 farms in 2022. The number of acres of farmland also decreased, while the average size of a farm has gone up slightly, especially for farms making a million... Read More.
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