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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.

A look at how the 2025 U.S. government shutdown, China’s buying strategy and global supply trends affected soybean futures, exports and market volatility.

Learn how the right tractor implements — from mowers to grapples — can expand versatility, cut labor time and improve safety across farm tasks.

Learn how to maintain modern farm equipment’s electrical systems and use battery-powered tools to reduce downtime and boost daily productivity.

Keep your farm running during outages. Learn how to select the right generator, from portable to standby, for livestock, equipment and irrigation.

An opinion on why AI’s overlooked dangers matter for rural and working-class Americans, and why real guardrails — not hype — are urgently needed.

Sharp corn and soybean traders trust market signals over USDA estimates. Learn how futures spreads reveal real supply and demand trends.

As AI reshapes industries, skilled trades remain essential. Farmers, builders, and technicians are the backbone of America’s future — no algorithm can replace them.

As China cuts U.S. soybean imports, experts highlight how farmers adapt through market diversification, biofuels, and value-added soy production.