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Farmers Hot Line’s Featured Articles includes a curated selection of content that addresses trends, tips and innovations vital to the farming community. Here, we've gathered insightful articles that go beyond the surface, offering in-depth analysis and valuable perspectives. Explore thoughtfully crafted pieces covering the most relevant topics in agriculture, designed to keep you informed and inspired.
Avoid costly downtime by planning equipment replacement before failure. Learn how strategy, timing and budgeting can save your farm money.
Explore August 2025 corn and soybean futures, seasonal trends, and market signals shaping harvest outlooks for farmers and ag professionals.
Learn low-cost, sustainable irrigation methods — from drip lines to solar pumps — to conserve water and boost yields on small farms and rural land.
Midwest heat and drought pressure corn prices as traders eye supply, demand and weather trends in the 2025 growing season.
Norden’s automated bale systems cut labor costs and boost productivity for hay producers adapting to market and equine industry demands.
Explore the risks, rewards and requirements of carbon credit programs to see if carbon farming makes sense for your operation.
Grain prices tend to fall in summer. See seasonal trends and what may impact corn, soybean, and wheat markets in 2025.
At 96 Jim DeBoer turned his love of tractors into intricate wooden models that honor vintage farm machinery and timeless craftsmanship.