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Agriculture Finance, Opinion

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Many farms may already qualify for the R&D tax credit through everyday operational decisions and on-farm testing. Read More

Ag News, Agriculture Finance, Grain Markets, Opinion

Recap of March Prospective Plantings report

Creekside Carbon co-founder Josh McClain (left) presents a check to Zan Tomlinson. (Photo by Ben Clark.)
David Murray, Editors, Kansas, Soil Health

Creekside Carbon speeds up carbon payments to farmers

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Your numbers only tell half the story—here’s the rest

  • February 28, 2026
  • By Keaton Dugan
Corn is harvested in northern Dallas County, Iowa, the end of October. As harvest winds up, farmers think about planning for the next crop. (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

A new year’s checklist for borrowers: What ag lenders want to see

  • January 16, 2026
  • By Keaton Dugan
Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Cattle fundamentals to monitor into the new year

  • January 9, 2026
  • By Naomi Blohm
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Siouxland ag lender’s seminar set for Oct. 30

  • October 24, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
Max Irsik

Turning acres into opportunity

  • August 15, 2025
  • By Maxson Irsik
Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Three soybean market fundamentals to monitor during August

  • August 1, 2025
  • By Naomi Blohm
Max Irsik

Navigating a red-hot cattle market

  • July 18, 2025
  • By Maxson Irsik
Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Three corn market fundamentals to monitor during July

  • July 4, 2025
  • By Naomi Blohm
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