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Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture
Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture
Crop

Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture

Iowa

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Ag technology continues to refine inputs
News

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans
News

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026
News

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

Farmers are facing higher input costs, including fuel costs. Even within this growing season, farmers have seen significant movement in fuel prices.

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs
Crop

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Farmers at Beck’s Hybrids Becknology Day in southern Illinois Aug. 7 had the chance to see how crops reacted in a “hot spot” for red crown rot.

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N
Crop

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — An Aug. 7 Becknology Day tour aimed to help guide farmers as nitrogen prices rise.

Nebraska

Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture
Crop

Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture

The latest fall forecast brings good news for some areas of the drought-stricken Midwest.

No succession plan? Why would family stay on the ranch?
Jaclyn Wilson

No succession plan? Why would family stay on the ranch?

"The older generation not only refused to have those discussions but also provided no thoughts on what the future could potentially look like. How discouraging."

Water works: Seberger Ranch upgrades wells with solar pumps
Producer Reports

Water works: Seberger Ranch upgrades wells with solar pumps

"My grandpa says the best water source is one that is working!"

Get to know Cheyenne County 4-H
News

Get to know Cheyenne County 4-H

4-H continues to thrive in Cheyenne County, equipping youth with the skills, confidence and experiences they need to be Beyond Ready for whatever the future holds.

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

The economics of creep feeding
Livestock

The economics of creep feeding

K-State veterinarians look at the benefits of supplementing calf nutrition with the practice of creep feeding

Wisconsin

Tariffs affect dairy, beef, autos, more
Markets

Tariffs affect dairy, beef, autos, more

In a matter of days, President Donald Trump’s administration reignited a trade war with Canada, pledged to bring about an “economic D-Day” for Iran and spooked representatives from the U.S. cattle industry with its plans to import 300,000 metric tons of beef.

Beef tariffs reduced despite objections
Markets

Beef tariffs reduced despite objections

WASHINGTON ‒ President Donald Trump has eased tariffs on as much as 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imported into the United States for the next 90 days. It's a bid to reduce the prices Americans are paying for the grocery staple ahead of the November midterm election.

Wisconsin High School player dies after game injury
Agri-View Rural Life

Wisconsin High School player dies after game injury

Wisconsin high school senior Adam Massman dies after injuries he sustained Aug. 20 while playing in a football game.

Mother of Adam Massman admired son's work ethic
Agri-View Rural Life

Mother of Adam Massman admired son's work ethic

Brianne Massman described her son Adam as driven and determined. Adam died Aug. 22, 2026, following an injury he suffered in a high school football game.

Athlete rememberd for love of cattle
Agri-View Rural Life

Athlete rememberd for love of cattle

Adam Massman loved sports, his family and showing cattle. He excelled at whatever he did, his family said, and had a bright future ahead of him.

Country Chuckles by Jonny Hawkins
Agri-View Rural Life

Country Chuckles by Jonny Hawkins

Illinois

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Ag technology continues to refine inputs
News

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans
News

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026
News

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

Farmers are facing higher input costs, including fuel costs. Even within this growing season, farmers have seen significant movement in fuel prices.

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs
Crop

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Farmers at Beck’s Hybrids Becknology Day in southern Illinois Aug. 7 had the chance to see how crops reacted in a “hot spot” for red crown rot.

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N
Crop

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — An Aug. 7 Becknology Day tour aimed to help guide farmers as nitrogen prices rise.

South Dakota

Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture
Crop

Strengthening El Niño likely a big deal for fall moisture

The latest fall forecast brings good news for some areas of the drought-stricken Midwest.

The high cost of caring for your pets
Vet Report

The high cost of caring for your pets

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.

No succession plan? Why would family stay on the ranch?
Jaclyn Wilson

No succession plan? Why would family stay on the ranch?

"The older generation not only refused to have those discussions but also provided no thoughts on what the future could potentially look like. How discouraging."

Life estate tenants want to move buildings
Rural Life

Life estate tenants want to move buildings

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.

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Reverberations of an empty nest
Terry Woster

Reverberations of an empty nest

"When our youngest child left for college, I was prepared for the house to be a little quiet. I wasn’t prepared for the silence to fall over the house like a thick quilt."

North Dakota

Life estate tenants want to move buildings
Rural Life

Life estate tenants want to move buildings

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.

State vet looks for screwworm with Texas horses coming for rodeos
State & Regional

State vet looks for screwworm with Texas horses coming for rodeos

Concerns over the New World screwworm have kept the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s (NDDA) state veterinarian’s office busy this summer. 

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing
Crop

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing

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…

Ag technology continues to refine inputs
News

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans
News

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

Missouri

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Ag technology continues to refine inputs
News

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans
News

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026
News

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

Farmers are facing higher input costs, including fuel costs. Even within this growing season, farmers have seen significant movement in fuel prices.

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs
Crop

Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Farmers at Beck’s Hybrids Becknology Day in southern Illinois Aug. 7 had the chance to see how crops reacted in a “hot spot” for red crown rot.

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N
Crop

Corn studies show right rate, depth for N

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — An Aug. 7 Becknology Day tour aimed to help guide farmers as nitrogen prices rise.

Montana

Life estate tenants want to move buildings
Rural Life

Life estate tenants want to move buildings

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.

State vet looks for screwworm with Texas horses coming for rodeos
State & Regional

State vet looks for screwworm with Texas horses coming for rodeos

Concerns over the New World screwworm have kept the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s (NDDA) state veterinarian’s office busy this summer. 

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef
Livestock

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

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.

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing
Crop

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing

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…

Ag technology continues to refine inputs
News

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans
News

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

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