From identifying crop problems to turning years of field data into management guidance, artificial intelligence is moving closer to the decisions producers make every day. University of Nebraska researchers want to know how producers and future agricultural professionals view this changing r…
As artificial intelligence applications become more sophisticated and widely used — and as more money gets poured into developing these applications — the computing needs become greater.
Harvest will tell the final story of this year’s crops, but timely rains have helped them look promising in many parts of the Midwest.
University of Illinois researcher Salah Issa has been spreading the farm safety message this year on a broad range of topics with the help of on-the-ground experience.
Most seed put into the ground in the Midwest is treated, but the jury is still out as to the most effective use of chemical and biological additives. There’s little doubt that treatments are beneficial but there’s much to be learned.
Down in southeast Missouri, the cotton and rice crops are getting close to harvest, and it has been a generally good weather year for the crops.
This year’s dry conditions have impacted hay and forage production, meaning corn residue grazing will be in high demand after this year’s harvest.
This month marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I remember where I was and everything about the exact moment the plane hit the second tower. I was on my couch with my two pre-school aged children on either side of me. I was finishing my preparations to go to work that morning. Saying I was s…
Diesel fuel prices are likely to remain high for at least the next year, squeezing farmers' profit margins and eventually hitting consumers in the pocketbook, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.
Happy birthday to our Dust on the Dashboard columnist, Gelnn Brunkow!
My final stay in Switzerland was with the Helfenstein family, who welcomed me into their home for 10 days. Although my stay was brief, I gained valuable insight into their family, farm and way of life.
K-State’s TAPS program helps producers test new approaches to water and farm management
An autonomous experimentation platform at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is poised to accelerate discoveries that will harness the power of microbes to advance U.S. leadership in the developing bioeconomy.
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
Do you talk to your loved ones in heaven? Have you ever asked them to do something for you?
We have copious opportunities to enjoy autumn, but we have fewer and fewer daylight hours outdoors to enjoy the changes. Plants and animals are reacting to shorter days.
I’d never considered myself part of the trendsetter crowd, but circumstance and timing put my brother Kevin and I into that mix more than 50 years ago when we started a beer-can collection.
From identifying crop problems to turning years of field data into management guidance, artificial intelligence is moving closer to the decisions producers make every day. University of Nebraska researchers want to know how producers and future agricultural professionals view this changing r…
As artificial intelligence applications become more sophisticated and widely used — and as more money gets poured into developing these applications — the computing needs become greater.
Harvest will tell the final story of this year’s crops, but timely rains have helped them look promising in many parts of the Midwest.
University of Illinois researcher Salah Issa has been spreading the farm safety message this year on a broad range of topics with the help of on-the-ground experience.
Most seed put into the ground in the Midwest is treated, but the jury is still out as to the most effective use of chemical and biological additives. There’s little doubt that treatments are beneficial but there’s much to be learned.
Down in southeast Missouri, the cotton and rice crops are getting close to harvest, and it has been a generally good weather year for the crops.
Directly asking someone about thoughts of suicide, in a caring way, can help provide hope and prevent indescribable pain.
For many travelers, a South Dakota road trip means Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and other familiar destinations.
"The thing about cooking for college guys, of course, is that if it’s food, on the table and they didn’t have to make it, it was fantastic."
"He hardly quit chewing that tasty beef, and simply replied, 'I think you are in over your head.'"
Milk quality has always been a focus, but the Johnsons are now doing more with rotational grazing, cover crops and soil health to enhance their small batch milk and cheese made on site.
One of the newer technologies in spraying for farmers/applicators in the Upper Midwest states is the Greeneye smart dual system for weeds.
FARGO, N.D. – During North Dakota State University (NDSU) Homecoming Week, a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Richard Offerdahl ’65 Engineering Complex will celebrate not only the opening of the new facility, but also Offerdahl himself, whose transformative gift was the largest…
FOXHOLM, N.D. – At the end of August, Brandon Bock and his crew finished picking up the swathed, food-grade flax that was drying down in the fields as early spring seeded crop harvest was complete at Bock Farms for the 2026 growing season
DRAKE, N.D. – At Spear Farms, Scott and Rachel Spear were busy on Friday, Sept. 4, planning an overnight camping trip for the weekend before Labor Day.
The canola market has gained ground recently in the futures market, with nearby basis levels weakening and deferred levels remaining steady. A potentially more bullish EPA announcement on biofuels and increased long positions from traders in the entire commodity sector has been the main driv…
Whereas yield projections for this year’s U.S. corn crop differed from USDA and private analysts, which gave a boost to corn prices, projections for this year’s U.S. soybean crop are not that different. Still, soybean prices, like corn, have seen a nice improvement.
From identifying crop problems to turning years of field data into management guidance, artificial intelligence is moving closer to the decisions producers make every day. University of Nebraska researchers want to know how producers and future agricultural professionals view this changing r…
As artificial intelligence applications become more sophisticated and widely used — and as more money gets poured into developing these applications — the computing needs become greater.
Harvest will tell the final story of this year’s crops, but timely rains have helped them look promising in many parts of the Midwest.
University of Illinois researcher Salah Issa has been spreading the farm safety message this year on a broad range of topics with the help of on-the-ground experience.
Most seed put into the ground in the Midwest is treated, but the jury is still out as to the most effective use of chemical and biological additives. There’s little doubt that treatments are beneficial but there’s much to be learned.
Down in southeast Missouri, the cotton and rice crops are getting close to harvest, and it has been a generally good weather year for the crops.
One of the newer technologies in spraying for farmers/applicators in the Upper Midwest states is the Greeneye smart dual system for weeds.
Great Falls, Mont. – The annual National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) wheat and barley variety survey for Montana is completed. The annual questionnaire is important to Montana State University (MSU) plant breeders as well as buyers of Montana grain.
FOXHOLM, N.D. – At the end of August, Brandon Bock and his crew finished picking up the swathed, food-grade flax that was drying down in the fields as early spring seeded crop harvest was complete at Bock Farms for the 2026 growing season
The canola market has gained ground recently in the futures market, with nearby basis levels weakening and deferred levels remaining steady. A potentially more bullish EPA announcement on biofuels and increased long positions from traders in the entire commodity sector has been the main driv…
For the past few months, unlike other grain commodities that have seen prices fluctuate up or down depending in part on what’s happening in other markets, durum prices have continued to be stuck in a trading range with prices between $5.25 to $5.50 catching most bids for top-end milling qual…
Population decline remains an issue for rural communities, though some have seen growth in recent years.
