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Settled under the Homestead Act of 1885, the Ochsner family farm in Sutton, Nebraska, has weathered the Great Depression, the 1980s farm crisis, and the evolving landscape of American agriculture. Today, fifth-generation farmer Levi Ochsner, his wife Jena, and three generations working side-…
- Julie Belschner
Wisconsin’s winters are warming as are the entire country’s winters. Much of Wisconsin has seen the most extreme changes in average winter temperatures, of 4-6 degrees Fahrenheit or more. About 15 to 25 days have been warmer-than-average winter days.
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- Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, kicked off Sept. 17 the seventh Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council term. The virtual session included presentations and discussion.
- Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Network via Reuters
The polar vortex is doing something extraordinary. Something unusual is happening in the skies above the Arctic, but will it have any impact on our weather here in the United States?
- Elliott Dennis, Sera Chiuchiarelli, Wyatt Thompson and Seth Meyer University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Mexico exported feeder cattle to the United States until New World Screwworm caused officials to stop the flow in 2025. Given the partial reopening in effect now, there is uncertainty about the level of live trade going forward.
- Jason Maloney For Agri-View
Some things sound too good to be true. Imagine a grain that can be harvested 60 to 90 days after planting. The same grain is a valuable feed for livestock and also is the main ingredient in ethnic dishes prepared around the world. It can serve as a cover crop or a late planting to replace a …
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- Colton Tripp Kansas State University
A scoop of soybean meal may look much like the next, but Kansas State University researchers are finding that what is inside the feed ingredient – and how it is measured – can vary.
- Jana Rose Schleis Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
Dan Kuebler is out on a hot August morning on what was once his farm. He grew fruits and vegetables on 30 acres near Ashland, Missouri, and for decades sold his produce at the Columbia Farmers Market in Columbia, Missouri.
- Sarah Weiland Zinpro
Claw lesions can be easy to miss, especially when a sow moves normally and there is no obvious reason to look more closely at her feet. However, evaluating claw health can reveal valuable clues about what may be happening with the sow before more visible problems develop.
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- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Farmers can be notoriously private individuals and almost lock-up when it comes to serious talks with family members about things like wills, succession, funerals and health. They often fear that complicated family dynamics could cause real issues when it comes to “who gets what” following t…
- M. Charles Gould Michigan State University-Extension
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
- Brian Shoemake Texas A&M University
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…
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- Staff at Airbnb
From pig cuddling in rural Texas, to a vegetable farm stay in Missouri, and an Alpine goat hike in Maine, the demand for agricultural travel is rapidly growing, and so is the need. Agritourism turns working farms and ranches into places people can visit, learn from and stay, strengthening fa…
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- Mark Z. Johnson Oklahoma State University-Extension
Drought, prolonged summer heat and the expensive price of nitrogen fertilizer lead to discussions on cool season pasture. Many Oklahoma and South Central producers are either waiting to plant cool season annuals for winter grazing or waiting to see if a stand emerges from the seed dusted in …
- Melissa Wilson University of Minnesota-Extension
Have you heard the phrase “manure is the gift that keeps on giving?” It refers to many different aspects of manure, but the gift of nitrogen is one of them. The phrase refers to how quickly, or not so quickly, the nitrogen releases over time, which depends on several factors.
- Staff at University of Wisconsin
John Shutske, professor and Extension agricultural safety and health specialist in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s department of biological systems engineering, retired in early October 2026 after more than 41 years of teaching, research, Extension education and leadership.
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