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ADM Pre-Harvest Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Heading to the Field

While most of the hard work at harvest takes place in the field, there are other steps you can take to make life easier off the field and avoid administrative snafus from getting in the way of moving your crop to market quickly and easily. Here are a few things you can do to ensure…

How to Leverage Offers

“By taking emotion out of the sale, an offer is a good way to make sure you cross that goal line.” -Matthew Kroes, ADM Account Manager   When it comes to keeping your farm’s balance sheet in the black, using offers with the help of your ADM representative is a proven way to achieve your…

Navigating the Storm: Expert Insights on the Current Farm Economy

As the US farm economy grapples with unprecedented challenges, producers find themselves at a crossroads, with dwindling options and growing uncertainty. Producers and economists alike are concerned about the outlook for the US farm economy. The recent downturn in commodity prices, coupled with stubbornly high input costs, has left many operators struggling to break even.…

Breaking Down the 2024 Farm Bill: What Producers Need to Know

It’s no secret that the process of passing the new farm bill is moving at a snail’s pace. Congress was supposed to renew this large and complex piece of legislation in 2023 to replace the 2018 Farm Bill but extended it one year into 2024. Now, the 2024 planting season is behind us and crops…

Survey Says: 96 Percent of Producers Plan to Re-Enroll in ADM re:generations™

Nearly every producer who participated in ADM re:generations™ in 2023 plans to re-enroll this year, and nearly nine out of ten would recommend the program to a friend or fellow producer. The findings come from responses to a survey of 2023 ADM re:generations participants conducted prior to the 2024 launch of the popular Climate-Smart program.…

Compost Tea: What is it and Why Producers Should Care

Viewers of Episode 1 of Faces of Food Season 3 watched as Illinois corn and soybean producer Doug Martin emphasized the importance of “trying different things” to improve soil health and grain quality. “We’re trying to make that soil healthier by introducing more beneficial fungi, bacteria, things like that,” he says. In addition to using…

Faces of Food: Conservation Warriors

Jeff, Derek and Doug Martin are big believers in the power of healthy soils to deliver prosperous crops. Utilizing unconventional farming methods, they’ve brought their operation to the forefront of regenerative farming and generated multiple benefits. Watch video and see full story.

Faces of Food: Farm Transitions, Difficult Decisions

Most farm families want to see their land transition to the next generation, continuing a legacy that’s often decades long. It’s only rational. But getting there is also often emotional. Watch video and see full story.

Faces of Food: A Deeply Rooted Legacy

Family farms are the lifeblood of American agriculture, and each new generation must find its own way to lead into an uncertain future. This story relates the very different experiences of father and son, and how they make their transition work. Watch video and see full story.

Grain Bin Prep: 7 Handy Resources from University Extensions

It’s never too early to start thinking about getting your bins ready for harvest. For many producers, grain bin prep and safety are always top of mind to ensure the season’s crop can be stored safely and efficiently. Even if your operation has been free of accidents and mishaps, it never hurts to refresh your…