As summer nears its finish, many farmers are making decisions on when to take a last cutting of hay and which pastures to let grow as stockpiled forage for grazing later.
MONTICELLO, Iowa — About 125 area farmers gathered Aug. 18 to get information on insurance considerations, storage challenges, grazing options and other management strategies following heavy storm damage earlier this month in eastern Iowa.
There isn’t a more polarizing topic in the beef industry right now than mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL).
As another harvest season draws near, billions of bushels of corn and soybeans will be coming out of U.S. fields. Many of those will end up on barges, floating down the major rivers to be delivered to customers.
The aviation sector has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the International Air Transportation Association, with sustainable aviation fuel representing the most impactful solution in the coming decades. It is part of a combination of technological innovat…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
Ambitious frontiersmen saw potential in the forested and lush region now called Sarpy County.
“We are interested in how these farmers are making the transition and how this changes the soil, water infiltration, biodiversity in plants, insects and birds."
Crops around Montevideo, Minnesota, were maturing quickly, and for Megan Horsager’s haying crew, that meant preparing for a quick turnaround from chopping hay to chopping silage.
As many seed industry professionals near retirement, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is training new recruits through its Seed Industry Scholars program.
What is the best practice if you want to become the best? If you ask the Lincoln, Logan and McPherson (LLM) livestock judging team coach, the answer is multifold: practice, hard work and brain power.
“If I can remember how to type, I don’t have to worry about memory loss.”
The United Kingdom has its driest July since record-keeping began 190 years ago. Farmers say the conditions are 'horrendous' and it could lead to food shortages.
After years of intensive agriculture designed to cheaply feed the most people, this year's extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics.
Chewbacca is a Dun-colored Scottish Highland steer. He was going to be raised a bull, but was slightly under-size. ‘I’ve been here three years now,’ he says. ‘I needs lots of brushing and hugs. I’ve made friends with a barn kitten named Hazel. We often chat at the water bin. I was featured i…
Chewbacca is a Dun-colored Scottish Highland steer. He was going to be raised a bull, but was slightly under-size. ‘I’ve been here three years now,’ he says. ‘I needs lots of brushing and hugs. I’ve made friends with a barn kitten named Hazel. We often chat at the water bin. I was featured i…
As summer nears its finish, many farmers are making decisions on when to take a last cutting of hay and which pastures to let grow as stockpiled forage for grazing later.
MONTICELLO, Iowa — About 125 area farmers gathered Aug. 18 to get information on insurance considerations, storage challenges, grazing options and other management strategies following heavy storm damage earlier this month in eastern Iowa.
There isn’t a more polarizing topic in the beef industry right now than mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL).
As another harvest season draws near, billions of bushels of corn and soybeans will be coming out of U.S. fields. Many of those will end up on barges, floating down the major rivers to be delivered to customers.
The aviation sector has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the International Air Transportation Association, with sustainable aviation fuel representing the most impactful solution in the coming decades. It is part of a combination of technological innovat…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
Grace Place Farm & Gardens in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is proving that for small-scale producers, a well-placed farm store can be as helpful to the bottom line as a good farmers market.
As many seed industry professionals near retirement, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is training new recruits through its Seed Industry Scholars program.
Here's a jump-start on a fresh batch of reader recipes, using the final hurrah of summer’s garden produce.
There's a particular feeling that shows up on the farm every year around this time. The school supply lists start circulating, the light changes just slightly in the evenings, and somewhere in the back of my mind a quiet countdown begins: harvest is coming and summer is coming to an end.
The latest fall forecast brings good news for some areas of the drought-stricken Midwest.
The cost of care for the lifetime of a dog can be anywhere from $19,000 to $55,000. Horses are astronomically more expensive to own. The lifetime cost of a horse can be anywhere from $300,000 to $925,000.
With spring wheat harvest in full swing across the Northern Plains, the market has been experiencing some volatility, but there’s also been a bit of strength in the market since harvest began.
Although early estimates indicate lower yields for the 2026 U.S. corn crop, there appears to be more support and better prices in the corn market at this time.
Dear Michael: I have an unusual situation. Years ago, I came back to farm with my parents. At the time, they thought it would be a good idea to set up a life estate with me as the remainderman.
Concerns over the New World screwworm have kept the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s (NDDA) state veterinarian’s office busy this summer.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
Cow/calf and crop producers, agronomists, and community members are invited to the free “2026 Soil Health Workshop: The Value of Legumes and Livestock Grazing on Soil Health” to be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the morning from 8-10:45 a.m. at DSU’s agriculture building auditorium, Room 104…
As summer nears its finish, many farmers are making decisions on when to take a last cutting of hay and which pastures to let grow as stockpiled forage for grazing later.
MONTICELLO, Iowa — About 125 area farmers gathered Aug. 18 to get information on insurance considerations, storage challenges, grazing options and other management strategies following heavy storm damage earlier this month in eastern Iowa.
There isn’t a more polarizing topic in the beef industry right now than mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL).
As another harvest season draws near, billions of bushels of corn and soybeans will be coming out of U.S. fields. Many of those will end up on barges, floating down the major rivers to be delivered to customers.
The aviation sector has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the International Air Transportation Association, with sustainable aviation fuel representing the most impactful solution in the coming decades. It is part of a combination of technological innovat…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
With spring wheat harvest in full swing across the Northern Plains, the market has been experiencing some volatility, but there’s also been a bit of strength in the market since harvest began.
Although early estimates indicate lower yields for the 2026 U.S. corn crop, there appears to be more support and better prices in the corn market at this time.
Dear Michael: I have an unusual situation. Years ago, I came back to farm with my parents. At the time, they thought it would be a good idea to set up a life estate with me as the remainderman.
Concerns over the New World screwworm have kept the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s (NDDA) state veterinarian’s office busy this summer.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
Cow/calf and crop producers, agronomists, and community members are invited to the free “2026 Soil Health Workshop: The Value of Legumes and Livestock Grazing on Soil Health” to be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the morning from 8-10:45 a.m. at DSU’s agriculture building auditorium, Room 104…
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