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SCHLESWIG, Iowa — A machinery breakdown stopped Brian Sieren as he neared the end of soybean harvest.
Harvest was moving quickly during this year's Illinois Farmer Today Harvest Survey.
EMERSON, Iowa — A brief shower Oct. 13 pushed farmers out of the field, but not for long.
Our eyes are something a lot of us take for granted. We get up every morning, expecting to open our eyes with clear vision, with very little consideration toward how vulnerable our eyes can be throughout the day.
Analysts expected an increase in feedlot inventory in the latest USDA report, but instead inventory was down. The Livestock Marketing Information Center said the inventory decline was nearly half a percent.
World leadership changes and the U.S. midterm election are affecting commodity markets.
Well, it’s that time of the year again when the cows come home.
 "The more of the world I’ve seen, the more I’ve appreciated where I come from."
Here's a list of livestock auctions coming up in the area.
A family farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't mean the farming heir can afford to buy out every sibling at market value.
By the full moon that began the last week in October much had happened in far-northern Wisconsin. Jack Frost had visited most fields to end the growing season. Dry conditions, strong winds and low humidity had led to red-flag fire conditions some days. The drought widened and deepened to inc…
When organic corn and soybean farmer Jacob Leopold saw Old School Manufacturing’s new interrow row crop weed zapper on Facebook, he knew he wanted to try it out on his family’s organic farm in northwest Ohio. One phone call later, Leopold Family Farms, where Jacob farms with his father Jim a…
Nature has painted idle silos in southern Wisconsin, and elsewhere, with autumn’s colors displayed by the compound leaves of Virginia creeper vines.
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
Calving is a natural part of cattle production, but some deliveries require extra help. Producers and veterinarians can work together in anticipation of potential complications and in responding when labor does not progress as expected. There are benefits of working with a veterinarian to pr…
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Organizers of this year’s American Dairy XPO say the event’s trade show is 95 percent sold out. Taking place Nov. 4-5 in the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, the event brings together the technologies, expertise and industry partnerships neede…
Our eyes are something a lot of us take for granted. We get up every morning, expecting to open our eyes with clear vision, with very little consideration toward how vulnerable our eyes can be throughout the day.
Analysts expected an increase in feedlot inventory in the latest USDA report, but instead inventory was down. The Livestock Marketing Information Center said the inventory decline was nearly half a percent.
World leadership changes and the U.S. midterm election are affecting commodity markets.
NORBORNE, Mo .— On an early October day, Nathan White was harvesting corn, seeing the variety of this year’s crop.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Perfect timing. That’s what Ryan Semke credits for record yields from his river bottom corn fields in St. Charles County.
FAIRMOUNT, Ill. — A dry stretch meant good harvest weather in eastern Illinois, but farm equipment doesn’t always cooperate.
Drivers on Highway 18 along South Dakota’s southern border will see one happy harvest crew, made up of more than 40 scarecrows.
Corn harvest is about 30% done, but rain this week will keep the combine in the shed for a while.
 "The more of the world I’ve seen, the more I’ve appreciated where I come from."
Swath grazing can be a great option for producers looking to reduce winter feed costs, particularly the cost and labor associated with hauling feed to cattle.
A new educational series at South Dakota State University’s Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, South Dakota, will cover livestock and rangeland management issues.
Starting in this issue, you'll notice some articles and columns focused on the future. Tri-State Neighbor is launching a series on beginning farmers called the Road Ahead.
BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in North Dakota has announced additional eligible practices for farmers participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027, providing local agricultural producers with more opportunities to adopt conservation systems…
DRAKE, N.D. – With soybeans finished, the Spears are preparing their John Deere combines for corn – the final harvest of a mostly dry growing season.
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Beef Commission (NDBC) is accepting applications from North Dakota FFA juniors and seniors for its Next Generation Beef Producer Pilot Program, designed to develop the next generation of beef producers and introduce students to the different segments of the …
North Dakota planted a record 2.25 million acres of canola this year, according to the most recent Farm Service Agency data, yet the USDA’s Oct. 9 crop production report indicated acres were 2.33 million, a difference of 80,000 acres. The USDA forecasts 5.4 billion pounds of canola productio…
A family farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't mean the farming heir can afford to buy out every sibling at market value.
Although China hasn’t yet reached its goal of purchasing 25 million metric tons (MMT) of U.S. soybeans for this market year, it continues to make purchases and is getting closer. The problem is that the soybean market has been slow to react.
Our eyes are something a lot of us take for granted. We get up every morning, expecting to open our eyes with clear vision, with very little consideration toward how vulnerable our eyes can be throughout the day.
Analysts expected an increase in feedlot inventory in the latest USDA report, but instead inventory was down. The Livestock Marketing Information Center said the inventory decline was nearly half a percent.
World leadership changes and the U.S. midterm election are affecting commodity markets.
NORBORNE, Mo .— On an early October day, Nathan White was harvesting corn, seeing the variety of this year’s crop.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Perfect timing. That’s what Ryan Semke credits for record yields from his river bottom corn fields in St. Charles County.
ROCK PORT, Mo. — On a late September day, farmers in Atchison County were easing into fields, looking for dry areas and getting some ground harvested between rains.
Montana FFA members recently returned from participation at the National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, Ind. Approximately 600 Montana students attended the convention where they engaged in competitions, leadership workshops, tours and educational seminars. This annual event a…
INVERNESS, Mont. – And just like that, the 2026 production year is starting to draw to a close. By the middle of October, Hi-Line farmer Stine-Lise Decker and her father were happy to finally be able to park the combine for the year. They wrapped up their production year by harvesting safflo…
North Dakota planted a record 2.25 million acres of canola this year, according to the most recent Farm Service Agency data, yet the USDA’s Oct. 9 crop production report indicated acres were 2.33 million, a difference of 80,000 acres. The USDA forecasts 5.4 billion pounds of canola productio…
A family farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't mean the farming heir can afford to buy out every sibling at market value.
One could look back over the past several weeks and read about the durum market and it wouldn’t look much different week to week … and neither would prices.
Good weather conditions this month have provided producers with an opportunity to make good progress on the 2026 sunflower harvest.
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