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Agriculture and Farming News

Old World turns 50, celebrates 250

Old World turns 50, celebrates 250

  • Chris Hardie For Agri-View

EAGLE, Wis. – A visit to Old World Wisconsin is a step back into the living history of Wisconsin and a celebration of our immigrant agricultural heritage. This year the almost-600-acre open-air museum owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary …

Agricultural scholarships available

Agricultural scholarships available

    It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.

    Sentiment worsens as war continues

    Sentiment worsens as war continues

    • James Mintert and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

    Farmer sentiment worsened in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 127 in March to 121. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 points. This month’s Future Expectations Index was 16 po…

    Calendar: In the World of Ag

    Calendar: In the World of Ag

      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.

      Barn Boards and Baling Wire

      Barn Boards and Baling Wire

      • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

      “I knew the Easter story and believed in it, and then I had a defining moment in my life that took my belief of the Easter story to another level,” Dave Kilpatrick said.

      Barn Boards and Baling Wire

      Barn Boards and Baling Wire

      • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

      “And then two of them, on that very day, were going to a little town named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem.” – Luke 24:13

      Tillage practices monitored from space

      Tillage practices monitored from space

      • Marianne Stein University of Illinois

      Conservation tillage practices, such as no-till and reduced till, are critical for sustainable agriculture, and they are gradually becoming popular with farmers across the Midwest. Monitoring tillage usage can provide insights into soil health, water levels and nutrient loss, as well as guid…

      An Outdoorsman’s Journal

      An Outdoorsman’s Journal

      • Mark Walters For Agri-View

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      Outdoor activities ever-present

      Outdoor activities ever-present

      • Jerry Davis For Agri-View

      Outdoors is always there, through all kinds of weather, on holidays and weekends, and during snow days. When at a loss for something to do, step outside. Whether participating, watching, engaging, gathering or photographing, the outdoors can fill the moment, minute or weekend.

      Long-term study highlights key drivers of trends

      Long-term study highlights key drivers of trends

      • Sheila Babbitt Michigan State University

      Michigan State University researchers have uncovered new insights into what drives Colorado potato beetle populations by analyzing 16 years of data. The team found that although heat is still the best predictor of when beetles appear and how abundant they become, other environmental factors …

      Scientists leverage computer modeling

      Scientists leverage computer modeling

      • Jan Suszkiw USDA

      Just like the weeds they target, herbicides are also sensitive to the weather -- before, during and after application. Now, with the aid of computer modeling and one of the largest databases yet, a team of scientists is working to refine the outlook for herbicide use in corn and soybean crop…

      Native plants fight against buckthorn

      Native plants fight against buckthorn

      • Staff at University of Minnesota

      Throughout Minnesota's forests, the invasive shrub common buckthorn poses serious threats to forest health and ecosystem function. That fast-spreading invader crowds out native plants and can quickly take over woodland spaces, making it a top target for land managers and restoration crews ac…

      Manage mosquito-borne diseases

      Manage mosquito-borne diseases

      • Jennifer Gauntt Texas A&M University

      As temperatures warm across the United States, mosquito activity increases, leading to an increase in mosquito-borne diseases for both people and animals. For horses, that can mean an uptick in rare but deadly conditions like West Nile virus and three forms of equine encephalitis -- Eastern,…

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      All in the extended family: Partnering with contract growers to build a legacy

      All in the extended family: Partnering with contract growers to build a legacy

      Content by The Maschhoffs. Ken and Dave Maschhoff, fifth generation family farmers, help other family farmers be successful. 

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      Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost

      Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost

      Content by AgVenture Inc. With multiple modes of action against corn plants’ most common early season afflictions and demonstrated yield advantage for high and low nematode pressure environments, AgVenture’s broad-spectrum protection is unique.

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      How AgVenture helps soybean farmers prevent early season fungal diseases

      How AgVenture helps soybean farmers prevent early season fungal diseases

      Content by AgVenture Inc. Phytophthora causes root and stem rot in seedlings and can potentially destroy large swaths of crops. Fortunately, one development in the industry has the potential to save soybean farmers from substantial crop loss.

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      Covering new ground: KUHN expands its line of hydraulic push manure spreaders

      Covering new ground: KUHN expands its line of hydraulic push manure spreaders

      Content by KUHN. Keen on increasing your soil’s fertility? Learn more about the innovative ag equipment available from Kuhn North America — like the newly expanded line of ProPush® Hydraulic Push Manure Spreaders.

      State & Regional

      Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

      Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

      The crash between a regional jet and a military helicopter left 67 dead, including three students and six parents in Fairfax and multiple former students of Loudoun public schools.

      Gallery: Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

      Gallery: Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

      National

      Administration relies on existing structures for deals and disputes

      Administration relies on existing structures for deals and disputes

      Dairy summit explores trade barriers, possibilities

      Dairy summit explores trade barriers, possibilities

      After record year, U.S. needs to step up, foster more trade deals, expert says

      After record year, U.S. needs to step up, foster more trade deals, expert says

      Farm profits may dip, but plenty of optimism at annual event

      Farm profits may dip, but plenty of optimism at annual event

      Curated Commerce

      Best Greens Powders for 2025: A Nutritionist’s Top 5

      Best Greens Powders for 2025: A Nutritionist’s Top 5

      Affiliate. We asked a nutritionist to share their top 5 greens powder picks to boost your daily nutrient intake and support overall health.

      9 Considerations Before Bringing a Pet Home In 2025

      9 Considerations Before Bringing a Pet Home In 2025

      Affiliate. Find out what you should consider when bringing home a new pet for the holidays. 

      8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

      8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

      Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

      Healthy Supplements for Dogs from St. Louis-based Native Pet!

      Healthy Supplements for Dogs from St. Louis-based Native Pet!

      Affiliate. Learn about Native Pet and their variety of healthy, natural supplements for pets.

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      Ballard’s Resort delivers a Lake of the Woods experience that goes beyond the catch

      Ballard’s Resort delivers a Lake of the Woods experience that goes beyond the catch

      Content by Ballard’s Resort. Experience the fishing trip of your dreams at Ballard’s Resort on Lake of the Woods and Ballard’s Black Island.

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      Defend Digestive Function to Protect Profitability

      Defend Digestive Function to Protect Profitability

      Lawsonia infection might be impacting more than you think

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      The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

      The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

      Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Content by Chief Agri. The addition of the new Chief Agri bin at the Maywood facility represents a significant step forward for Ag Valley Co-op, reinforcing their commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

      Business

      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

      Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

      Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

      Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

      Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

      Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

      World

      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

      Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

      Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

      Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

      Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

      Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

      Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

      Politics

      Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

      Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

      The crash between a regional jet and a military helicopter left 67 dead, including three students and six parents in Fairfax and multiple former students of Loudoun public schools.

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