The term “golden hour” is borrowed from emergency medicine, where it describes the critical window immediately following trauma when rapid, correct intervention most dramatically affects the probability of survival. In…
Farrowing is the most time-sensitive management event in commercial pig production. The difference between a stockperson who arrives at the farrowing house to find a sow halfway through an unattended…
The number that matters most in commercial pig production is not litter size at birth — it is the number of piglets that survive to weaning. A sow that farrows…
Feed is not one input among many in catfish production — it is the input, typically accounting for 60–70% of total production cost, which means the difference between a profitable…
The corn market is currently experiencing significant volatility, driven by a combination of surprising USDA data and ongoing concerns regarding summer weather. Market Overview Key Drivers Outlook for Producers Analysts…
HEYWORTH, Illinois — With production costs hovering near historic highs and commodity markets showing characteristic volatility, the 2026 Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College is shifting its focus to the…
PARIS — Europe’s agricultural sector is grappling with its most severe climate stress test in decades. Following a record-breaking June that saw the continent’s hottest temperatures ever, a third major…
The global palm oil sector has spent decades mastering the science of yield. From precision agriculture and satellite-monitored sustainability programs to advanced genetic breeding, the industry has become a model…
ROBE, South Australia — Australia’s battle against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) has reached a significant new phase. Authorities have confirmed the first case of the virus…
Midwestern U.S. Agriculture — The 2026 growing season has become a masterclass in resilience for farmers across the U.S. Corn Belt. Buffeted by heavy rains, standing water, and an uptick…
