Beck's Hybrids announced today plans to expand operations at the Atlanta, Ind., headquarters with a $60 million investment in processing, production, research and distribution facilities, as well as creating new jobs over the next four years.

A group of farmers and investors is spearheading an effort to help no-tillers expand their operations. Fall Line Farms (FLF) is offering to become capital partners for no-tillers who don't have the resources to buy farmland - either because current prices are economically unfeasible or because they're already highly leveraged but still need to grow.