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JL Farms

Southwest Kansas farm is a testament to couple’s smart management – JL Farms When a young couple fresh out of college with degrees in animal sciences arrived in southwest Kansas

Greenwell Farms

How a family farm put Kona coffee on the map — Greenwell Farms  “I always say that coffee is never gonna be better than the moment you pick it off

Five Marys Ranch

When Brian and Mary Heffernan laid eyes on the Sharps Gulch Ranch in Siskiyou County, California, they had no idea how much their lives were about to change. It was

Harvesting Value

Q2 U.S. Interest Rate and Macroeconomic Outlook: Navigating Challenges, Opportunities, and Volatility in 2026 and Beyond.

This presentation examines the outlook for U.S. interest rates and the broader macroeconomic environment heading into 2026 and beyond. It explores how shifting Federal Reserve policy, inflation dynamics, and economic…

Q1 2026 Beef Market Update: A Sure Hand or High-Stakes Year?

The beef industry is entering a pivotal moment. Early signs show the rebuilding of the beef cow herd is underway — but at a mild‑to‑modest pace, according to recent Farm…

Winter 2025: Cybersecurity in Agriculture – Protecting the Digital Farm

As agriculture embraces cutting-edge technologies—from GPS-guided tractors to smart irrigation systems—the industry faces a growing threat: cybercrime. Join us on Nov. 12 for a presentation about cyber threats impacting agriculture.…

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Terrain Research

Machinery Cost per Acre Expected to Stay High

Sales of new large farm tractors and combines in the U.S. continue to struggle in 2026. Farmers, who have faced consecutive years of tight crop margins, have held back on

Better Margins, Bigger Questions for Soybeans

Price volatility, and potential opportunities for farmers, this quarter will be tied to USDA supply estimates, crush demand, export sales to China, and the outlook for Brazil’s crop. Regional Supplies

Lower Hog Prices, Higher Feed Costs Reshape Margin Outlook

The forward hog margin outlook has weakened noticeably, shifting from modest profitability to breakeven or outright losses across much of the production curve. On July 28, projected 12-month average margins