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From the Backroads of Wisconsin's Past

From the Backroads of Wisconsin's Past

  • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

Editor's note: The first part of this article was published in the April 16 issue of Agri--View.

Gene-edited crops and the global regulatory divide

Gene-edited crops and the global regulatory divide

  • Katelyn Winberg

Gene-edited crops reach farmers’ fields faster than regulators around the world can agree on how to oversee them, and the resulting divide is shaping where agricultural innovation takes place.

Alternative fertilizers focus on feeding soil biology

Alternative fertilizers focus on feeding soil biology

  • Janelle Atyeo

The fertilizer that south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich is applying to his fields this year is unconventional – one is derived from squid protein – and they’re meant to feed crops a bit differently, too.

More countries seek ethanol amid Iran conflict

More countries seek ethanol amid Iran conflict

  • Crystal Reed

The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.

Cattle on feed inventory lower than expected

Cattle on feed inventory lower than expected

  • Benjamin Herrold

The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.

Below lauds short corn

Below lauds short corn

  • Julie_Belschner

SAN ANTONIO – Fred Below doesn’t just talk soybeans. He covers a wide range of life’s questions but at the 2026 Commodity Classic he jumped on something important – corn.

Through travel, education, it’s impossible to be close-minded

Through travel, education, it’s impossible to be close-minded

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"As I saw on X during my travels, 'The most worldwide views seem to come from those that don’t leave their outfits.' It’s time to change that."

Darling Creek Ranch recognized for conservation with Leopold Award

Darling Creek Ranch recognized for conservation with Leopold Award

    Congratulations to Dan and Sharon Anderson of Darling Creek Ranch in Perkins County! They are South Dakota's 2026 Leopold Conservation Award recipient.

    North Dakota soybean groups build relationships for export markets

    North Dakota soybean groups build relationships for export markets

    • Sue Roesler

    FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota soybean groups have been scouring the globe searching for new markets for beans or existing markets that could be expanded. With China purchasing only about half of the U.S. soybeans it normally buys, the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) and the North Dakota Soy…

    SDSU dairy science program continues to grow despite the dairy unit closure

    SDSU dairy science program continues to grow despite the dairy unit closure

    • By Lilli Steeke in collaboration with Taylor Tennant and Charli Sherman for Tri-State Neighbor

    The South Dakota State University Dairy Science program continues to expand opportunities for students even after the 2024 closure of the university’s dairy unit, thanks to industry partnerships and hands-on learning experiences.

    Montana 4-H Foundation welcomes new leader

    Montana 4-H Foundation welcomes new leader

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    Born and raised in Lambert, Mont., Gillette Vaira attests that 4-H is truly in her blood. With generations of 4-H leaders, members, and supporters in her lineage, Vaira naturally stepped into her new role as head of the Montana 4-H Foundation effective Feb. 17, 2026.

    Farmers share conservation ‘why’

    Farmers share conservation ‘why’

    • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

    Why do you do what you do?

    Farmers focus on flexibility, alternative methods when planting in uncertain economy

    Farmers focus on flexibility, alternative methods when planting in uncertain economy

    • Janelle Atyeo

    Farmers across Nebraska are facing another year of planting into dust, but by diversifying their crops and staying flexible, farmers can make the most of it.

    Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant holds grand opening in Valley City

    Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant holds grand opening in Valley City

    • Sue Roesler

    VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Dry bean growers looking for contracts for the year may want to consider the new Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City, which had its grand opening ceremony on April 1.

    PBR: Unleash the beast veterinarian

    PBR: Unleash the beast veterinarian

    • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

    "After getting to work on some of these bulls, I can tell you first hand that they are treated like royalty."

    Growth of Montana FFA evident at this year’s state convention

    Growth of Montana FFA evident at this year’s state convention

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    The 96th Montana State FFA Convention concluded on Saturday, April 4. Held in Great Falls this year, the event was another grand success with over 2,150 members, guests and event volunteers in attendance, making it one of the largest State FFA Conventions to date.

    Sentiment improves despite worries

    Sentiment improves despite worries

    • James Mintert and Michael Langemeier Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

    Farmer sentiment improved in March; the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index increased from 116 points in February to 127. The Current Conditions Index increased by 6 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 14 points. The Future Expectations Index this mont…

    Feeding the soul: Rural church celebrates Norwegian roots and the strength of community

    Feeding the soul: Rural church celebrates Norwegian roots and the strength of community

    • Janelle Atyeo

    From time to time, Janice White’s children will call her from their far-flung homes – in Florida and California and Idaho – and ask for a recipe.

    Tree farm springs into hectic season

    Tree farm springs into hectic season

    • Tim Kenyon

    Grow it and ye shall reap the leafy financial rewards for helping to provide shade.

    Beware turkey bits, pieces

    Beware turkey bits, pieces

    • Jerry Davis For Agri-View

    Seeing a wild turkey to shoot, photograph and count often begins with sight of a red, white or blue head, fanned tail, bird’s legs showing inch-long spurs or a black blob among understory shrubbery. Even full turkeys look different when gobbling fully displayed, feeding or hiding in tall alf…

    Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

    Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

    • From MSU News Service

    Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension specialist Clain Jones, have provided some in…

    The story keeps growing: Twins, legacy and what we pass down

    The story keeps growing: Twins, legacy and what we pass down

    • Colleen Stegenga

    "Legacy on the farm is often framed as a practical matter. ... But the legacy that lives longest isn’t recorded in deeds or balance sheets. It lives in what we model."

    Farmland values relatively stable amid volatile world markets

    Farmland values relatively stable amid volatile world markets

    • Benjamin Herrold

    Farmland values have mostly leveled off over the last year, with some areas and land types seeing slight increases while others saw slight decreases, according to recent land values surveys.

    An Outdoorsman’s Journal

    An Outdoorsman’s Journal

    • Mark Walters For Agri-View

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    Tuneful memories and the culture of giving

    Tuneful memories and the culture of giving

    • Jim Woster

    "I was barely old enough to remember sleeping on the pile of coats in the corner when they played for dances, but people loved their talents."

    Modern farm shops feature high-end components, aesthetic appeal

    Modern farm shops feature high-end components, aesthetic appeal

    • from Morton Buildings

    As farm equipment has become more high-tech, many producers want a modern shop with high-end features to help protect their equipment investment.

    Laws restrict foreign land owners

    Laws restrict foreign land owners

    • Crystal Reed

    Over the past decade, foreign ownership of agricultural land has grown, according to the National Ag Law Center, and an interest in restricting and monitoring foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land is growing among federal and state lawmakers.

    Scientists present research at NDSU Cover Crop Summit

    Scientists present research at NDSU Cover Crop Summit

    • Sue Roesler

    On a snowy spring day, three producers from across the state joined research scientists from NDSU Research Extension Centers (RECs) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the Cover Crop Summit on April 2 to share their perspective and experiences with cover crops.

    Bales from 1940s a lesson in housing hay long-term

    Bales from 1940s a lesson in housing hay long-term

    • Kristen Sindelar

    A Nebraska rancher had the opportunity this winter to receive a quality and mineral analysis of hay that had been enclosed in the walls of his grandparents’ house for nearly 80 years.

    From the Backroads of Wisconsin's Past

    From the Backroads of Wisconsin's Past

    • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

    MONTELLO, Wis. – They say you can’t go home again. But we did.

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    Dairy program adapts after facility closure, continues hands-on experiences

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    The crash between a regional jet and a military helicopter left 67 dead, including three students and six parents in Fairfax and multiple former students of Loudoun public schools.

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    Late-August heat takes bite out of beans

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    Soybean yields better than expected after lack of rain

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    Northwest harvest hits its stride as crops dry down

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