Bull sales are prevalent this time of year, and current sale averages are setting records. Taking care of that bull investment from the time of purchase until he is turned in on pasture for the breeding season is critical. Forage plays an important role in that transition period.
What do producers do when their own crops strike back?
Pollinators play a critical role in food production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers.gov website, more than 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce. Because most food comes from flowering plants, humans need pollinators too. Pollina…
In what appears to be a record-high buy for a Nebraska ranch, a roughly 40,000-acre Sandhills property with a history of prominent owners has shifted hands to a self-made billionaire insurance couple with a vision to build a “world-class cattle operation.”
From grass-fed to grain-finished, organic, pasture-finished and natural, there are many ways to raise and buy beef in niche markets.
"As the availability of farmland continues to trend downward, it is more important than ever for farmers to do more with less."
The study of shipping and the patterns associated with it can provide clues to the health of the economy. The same study of shipping can provide a window to international relations, especially because trade is being used as a weapon in the trade wars that broke out earlier this year.
Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production. To meet the challenges ahead, Iowa State University scientists are working with crop breeders to look for approaches that can efficiently speed up crop improvement programs.
Cattle experts discuss liver flukes and the importance of being prepared for the worst.
In 2025, the effect of commercial fungicides on foliar diseases of corn were evaluated at six Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms.
Planting winter wheat on ground in Bureau County represented a notable departure from the long-standing corn-soybean rotation that has traditionally defined much of north-central Illinois agriculture. Incorporating wheat into that system was not something that was initially expected to be wi…
When grazing cornstalks, we want to use about 15% of the residue. This 15% includes any remaining corn and 50% of the husk and leaf.
While several factors can play into a herd’s reproductive success, management is usually the key.
OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth. Although land values are still high historically, current signs indicate a more complex situation driven by local and regional factors rather than nationwide trends.
"(The Starbuck fire) opened it up so much, and we had so much more warm season grass come out. We’ve actually increased our carrying capacity by about 50 cows.”
When people think of cattle ranching, they often picture rolling grasslands and lush fields, yet there are many impactful and sustainable cattle operations that thrive in the arid rugged terrain of the western United States. That region proves that cattle ranching can be a powerful tool for …
When Levi Lyle was just six years old, his father was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.
In what appears to be a record-high buy for a Nebraska ranch, a roughly 40,000-acre Sandhills property with a history of prominent owners has shifted hands to a self-made billionaire insurance couple with a vision to build a “world-class cattle operation.”
From grass-fed to grain-finished, organic, pasture-finished and natural, there are many ways to raise and buy beef in niche markets.
"As the availability of farmland continues to trend downward, it is more important than ever for farmers to do more with less."
Permanent, profitable efficiency gains will keep beef on the menu, according to the Beef Improvement Federation.
When harvest is over, farmers put away their equipment and begin planning for the next growing season. Morton Buildings recommends that farmers also inspect their buildings to identify any necessary repairs or renovations that can help prevent problems and improve efficiency in 2026.
The study of shipping and the patterns associated with it can provide clues to the health of the economy. The same study of shipping can provide a window to international relations, especially because trade is being used as a weapon in the trade wars that broke out earlier this year.
Every farmer knows the frustration: A field shows all the signs of impressive yields, but harvest tells a different story. The kernels were there, but grain fill didn’t reach its potential — or late stress triggered kernel abortion. Maybe you saw it this year.
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