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On The Farm

‘The Farm Babe’ blogger speaks out about food  industry myths

‘The Farm Babe’ blogger speaks out about food industry myths

  • Aaron Viner

MONONA, Iowa — After she moved to Iowa, Michelle Miller learned she had been lied to.

Illinois blogger spreads the word about farm moments

Illinois blogger spreads the word about farm moments

  • Nat Williams

Katie Pratt had low expectations for her farm blog debut.

Farmer uses social media, blogging to talk about agriculture

Farmer uses social media, blogging to talk about agriculture

  • Benjamin Herrold

VANDALIA, Mo. — Ralls County farmer Kylie Epperson enjoys different parts of the family farm experience. She and her husband, Jordan, have a diversified farm in northeast Missouri, and work with his family as well.

Penny pinching, planning help woman start meat business

Penny pinching, planning help woman start meat business

  • Phyllis Coulter

HINCKLEY, Ill. — Jenny Flint is a self-professed “extreme penny pincher.” That characteristic has served her well, allowing her to buy a small farm in 2012, at age 22. Two years later, she started selling meat off the farm, only months after becoming a new mom.

McCumber Angus getting ready for calving season

McCumber Angus getting ready for calving season

  • By DALE HILDEBRANT Farm & Ranch Guide

ROLETTE, N.D. – As of Jan. 8, the Tastads were still waiting for their first calf of the season to be born, but many of the cows and heifers were getting really close, according to Matt Tastad.

Watershed: Northeast Iowa says much accomplished, much more to do

Watershed: Northeast Iowa says much accomplished, much more to do

  • By Jean Caspers-Simmet

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — There has been success in implementing flood prevention and water quality improvements in the Cedar River Watershed in the 10 years since the devastating 2008 floods, but much more must be done.

Industry growth fuels building boom for cattle, hog producers

Industry growth fuels building boom for cattle, hog producers

  • j.deyoung

SILVER CITY, Iowa — Brent Burgoin and Susan Rech-Burgoin purchased six older bred cows about eight years ago and brought them home to Mills County, Iowa.

Scholarships offered

Scholarships offered

    The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of Compeer Financial, is now accepting applications for its high-school-senior scholarship program. A total of 105 scholarships, worth $1,500 each, will be awarded. Applications must be received by March 16.

    Scholarship available

    Scholarship available

      College students who are sophomores and juniors pursuing four-year degrees in any field – and who are involved in or have been involved in 4-H, FFA or the registered Holstein industry – are eligible to apply for the John and Isabelle Ames Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is a $500 award…

      Pork association awards scholarships

      Pork association awards scholarships

        The Wisconsin Pork Association awarded several scholarships at its annual meeting February 1 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Sixteen high school seniors and college students were awarded more than $6,000 in scholarships.

        Holstein-calf project underway

        Holstein-calf project underway

          The Chippewa County Holstein Breeders is sponsoring a Chippewa County Calf Project to provide youths with the opportunity to own registered Holsteins. Loan funds of up to $1,500, at no interest, are being made available to youth to buy calves.

          Culver’s project surpasses $1.7 million

          Culver’s project surpasses $1.7 million

            The global population is expected to increase from 7.6 billion to 9.8 billion by 2050. The world needs to rise to the challenge of feeding 29 percent more people using the same amounts of today’s land and water. Those responsible for feeding growing populations are likely currently sitting i…

            United Cooperative donates to school

            United Cooperative donates to school

              Vocational agriculture students at Marshall Public Schools are raising $40,000 to move their learning with animals from a parking lot to a community-funded animal-learning lab. United Cooperative recently provided $2,000 to the fundraising for the Marshall Public Schools animal-learning lab.

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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.

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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

              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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