Pricey feed isn’t the only cost becoming more burdensome for dairy farmers. Pretty much everything that goes into running a farm has become more expensive, from labor to fertilizers, and wild weather bringing everything from drought to floods isn’t helping. (Bloomberg)

As the market settles back into somewhat of a normal schedule following the long Fourth of July weekend, the only thing normal about this year’s market is that once again, nothing is normal. (DTN)

Veronica Porter combines her compassion for veterans and her passion for growing and sharing healthy food in many things she does. These experiences led her to establish Veterans Victory Farm in Naperville. The farm grows organic foods using regenerative practices and provides jobs for veterans, including those who suffered from traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. (The Pantagraph)

The fall farm show season kicks off with the 2021 Farm Progress Show, which returns to Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. This year’s event adds new features, exhibits and more to the show site, returning there for the ninth time since 2005. (FarmProgress)  

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer marks a second month of sharp declines, down 21 points to a reading of 137 in June. Producers were less optimistic about both current conditions on their farming operations as well as their expectations for the future. (Seed Today)

 Animal agriculture and meat consumption aren’t near the threat to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions as often portrayed. In fact, the highly publicized and often criticized gas emitted by animal ag, methane, possesses qualities that could help lead the way to climate neutrality. (Du Quoin Call)