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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.
Boost planting efficiency with calibration, maintenance, worn-part checks and planning to protect yield and control costs this season.
Choose resilient corn and soybean seeds, match genetics to soil and protect emergence for a strong 2026 crop season.
How smart spring soil decisions, observation and restraint help market gardeners build early-season fertility, protect soil health and control input costs.
Rising costs and lower prices are squeezing margins. Learn how to use USDA NASS data and budgeting tools to negotiate fair farmland rent in 2026.
How livestock guardian dogs fit into modern predator management, using research and real-world ranch experience from Texas A&M AgriLife.
Discover why the Australian Shepherd excels on today’s cattle operations, from pen work and sorting to family life on the ranch.
Wolf predation pressures are reshaping herds, stressing ranch families and raising rural safety concerns as communities grapple with expanding wolf populations.
Machinery inflation has slowed, used equipment values are softening and ownership costs remain high. What current data tells farmers about equipment decisions for 2026.
