With lower grain prices, higher interest rates and increased production costs, some farms are facing a challenging financial situation.


January is a natural time to reflect back, think forward and set the stage for a more resilient grazing season.


The national average diesel price dropped 1.8 cents from a week ago to $3.459, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.


I took this picture of the sunrise on Christmas Eve morning. I have shared it with several people — and many of them have said it’s one of the most beautiful sunrises they have ever seen, and I agree. I think God is an amazing artist.



The national average diesel price dropped 2.3 cents from a week ago to $3.477, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.




As the Midwest agriculture sector faces another year of low profits, farmers need to take a closer look at their farm balance sheet, which is a snapshot of their financial condition on a specific day.