The hot summer months can be a challenge for cattle herds. Heat can affect performance in several ways, including average daily gains and reproductive issues.
- Tim Kenyon
URBANA, Ill. — A deep well of curiosity and persistence motivates researchers to push for more innovation in corn seeds.
- Daniel Munch and Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation
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- Tim Kenyon
DONAHUE, Iowa — Keeping an open mind has led Cinnamon Ridge Farm’s owners to success.
- Crystal Reed
The Mitchell family has been farming in the same place since the 1840s.
- Benjamin Herrold
After years working in the dairy industry, Alfred Brandt continues to support dairy farmers through his work with Missouri Dairy and the Missouri Dairy Growth Council.
- Benjamin Herrold
The dairy industry continues to receive mixed signals, as dairy farmers see low milk prices and processing expansion.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9% since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri.
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Benjamin Herrold
Reagan Bluel works as a University of Missouri Extension dairy field specialist and as the educational director for Missouri Dairy, the statewide dairy organization. She has a podcast, “Dairy Science Digest,” where she breaks down the latest scientific research for dairy farmers.
- Crystal Reed
It’s all about scale when it comes to hours spent working on the farm.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Krista Ehlert, associate professor and South Dakota State University Extension range specialist, for the university’s website May 18.
Editor’s note: The following was written by David Oppedahl and Elizabeth Kepner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the May AgLetter.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
JESUP, Iowa — Six generations of Ben Bader’s family have farmed near Jesup in Black Hawk County, and the northeast Iowa farmer is proud of that legacy.
- Benjamin Herrold
This year’s Missouri state legislative session saw action on some agriculture-related issues, including ag tax credits and regulatory reform. Some issues failed to make it to the finish line and got pushed to next year.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Darell Stitzel is a third-generation hog farmer in Carroll County, Illinois. Both of his grandfathers were farmers for life.
- Tim Kenyon
A series of recent storms rumbled through the Heartland causing damage through chunks of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
- ZoeMartin
This year’s World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines June 3-4 focuses on what’s new — new leaders and new technology.
- Benjamin Herrold
The hog industry continues to see a run of profitability now stretching over two years, based on Iowa State University estimates.
Editor’s note: Kim Ricardo, South Dakota State University Extension forage field specialist, wrote this article for the university’s website May 6.
- Benjamin Herrold
After serving as an Army Ranger in the 1st Ranger Battalion, Pat Montgomery faced a decision about what to do next.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
CARSON, Iowa — Eighty years ago, Irvin Perdue left behind the battlefields of Europe for the rolling fields of southwest Iowa.
- Crystal Reed
A warm and wet spring in many parts of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri has had an impact on pastures.
- Crystal Reed
Editor’s note: This is part of series visiting farm museums throughout the Midwest.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
Farm leaders seek more results in agricultural policy with the 2026 Iowa Legislative session ended and the June 2 primary election around the corner.
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