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Dutch farmers make a home in northwest Iowa

Dutch farmers make a home in northwest Iowa

  • By Jeff DeYoung, For Iowa Farmer Today

ORANGE CITY, Iowa — As the United States of America marks 250 years, towns across the Midwest will celebrate the U.S. along with their immigrant roots.

Our freedoms are worth celebrating

Our freedoms are worth celebrating

  • Jim Woster

I have never given much thought to the age of this country, and to be honest, I still don’t. Keeping track of my age keeps me busy enough. However, with all that has gone on, including the 250th birthday parties across the country, including in South Dakota, the “how old” conversation has be…

Rotations, cover crops benefit pastures

Rotations, cover crops benefit pastures

  • Tim Kenyon

MONTICELLO, Iowa — Observation with educated guidance helped about 20 participants increase understanding about grazing pasture rotations at an Iowa State University Extension event in eastern Jones County.

Sunflower producers wrap up 2026 planting

Sunflower producers wrap up 2026 planting

  • Mark Conlon

Mid- to late June is the busiest time of year across the sunflower growing region as farmers push to finish up 2026 planting operations and begin crop protection activities over the next few weeks.

Back Home

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  • Chris Hardie For Agri-View

Fifty years ago a new word entered my vocabulary as our nation celebrated our Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption July 4, 1776, of the Declaration of Independence.

Pepper up: Harvest season in full swing for sweet and spicy produce

Pepper up: Harvest season in full swing for sweet and spicy produce

  • By Zoe Martin, Iowa Farmer Today

Spicy or sweet, all the colors of the rainbow, baked, fried or bacon-wrapped — it’s pepper season in the Midwest!

Summer kicks off with FFA officer training, weed spraying

Summer kicks off with FFA officer training, weed spraying

  • By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.

"We got a few rain showers more recently, which caused the grass to green up quite a bit, but we’re still needing more rain."

An Outdoorsman’s Journal

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  • Mark Walters For Agri-View

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Start scouting for soybean disease lookalikes

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    By Crystal Reed

    Mystery on the Map: Deloit marks 150 years

    Mystery on the Map: Deloit marks 150 years

    • Kristen Sindelar

    As the Fourth of July nears, a nationwide celebration reverberates from coast to coast in anticipation of America’s 250th birthday. In Nebraska, another lesser-known place also has an upcoming milestone.

    South Dakota corn mazes embrace America’s 250th birthday

    South Dakota corn mazes embrace America’s 250th birthday

    • Katelyn Winberg

    Andrew Streff still remembers the corn maze his now-wife dragged him through while they were dating. As a farmer himself, he came away with one declaration: he’d never pay to walk through another man’s corn field again.

    Inflation since the days of nickel ice cream

    Inflation since the days of nickel ice cream

      On a recent Saturday morning, my wife and I had run a few errands when she reminded me she had been given a gift card for a new business. Neither of us were familiar with the place but gathered from the name that they sold cookies.

      Spring wheat market experiencing pressure

      Spring wheat market experiencing pressure

      • Mark Conlon

      As June was ending and July approached, all grain commodity markets continued to see some pressure, but it seems the wheat markets have taken the brunt of things.

      Drought breaks in southeastern Nebraska

      Drought breaks in southeastern Nebraska

      • Janelle Atyeo

      After another inch and a half of rain in late June, southeastern Nebraska has completely emerged from drought status, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s June 25 update.

      An update from Switzerland: Cattle graze summer-long in the Alps

      An update from Switzerland: Cattle graze summer-long in the Alps

      • By BaiLee McMillan, Nebraska IFYE Association

      Wow my first four weeks into this IFYE experience has been eye opening!

      Historic Brown Farm adds space, volunteers

      Historic Brown Farm adds space, volunteers

      • Tim Kenyon

      CENTRAL CITY, Iowa — Boom! Bang! Pow!

      Buffalo County community pieced together as one in 250th art project

      Buffalo County community pieced together as one in 250th art project

      • Kristen Sindelar

      “America is not like a blanket—one piece of unbroken cloth. America is more like a quilt—many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven together by a common thread.”

      Grief brings quiet aftershocks years later

      Grief brings quiet aftershocks years later

        Afew months ago, I was at my brother’s farm for a quick visit. Rudi, my German Shepherd, and I were enjoying the warm, sunny spring day by going for a long walk.

        Corn acres slightly higher than expected

        Corn acres slightly higher than expected

        • Mark Conlon

        Total corn acres in the U.S. came in slightly higher than expected in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s planted acreage report released on June 30. Corn prices varied before and after the report.

        Critical crops more at risk than ever

        Critical crops more at risk than ever

        • National Corn Growers Association

        Corn and the farmers who grow it have been a part of all the 250 years of the United States. From feeding a growing nation to foundational contributions to the early U.S. economy, corn helped make agriculture and the rural United States the backbone of the country, evolving from a survival s…

        ND corn/soybean grower attends FTC hearing at Texas farm

        ND corn/soybean grower attends FTC hearing at Texas farm

        • Sue Roesler

        A North Dakotan farmer had a seat at the table when U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew N. Ferguson announced the investigation of fertilizer price hikes at a McKinney, Texas, farm shop after hearing farmers complain about high fertilizer costs that have risen sharply since 2020.

        Keep animals safe while traveling in summer heat

        Keep animals safe while traveling in summer heat

        • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

        Livestock and horses are both prone to overheating. Here are some things to think about.

        Markets watch on-feed numbers, demand news

        Markets watch on-feed numbers, demand news

        • Benjamin Herrold

        Several issues continue to shape the cattle markets, including cattle on feed numbers, New World screwworm and consumer meat demand amid the broader economic trends.

        Eyes on weather as crop progresses

        Eyes on weather as crop progresses

        • Crystal Reed

        One of the dominant focuses for the grain market through mid-summer is threatening weather and the expected arrival of El Niño.

        New truck leads to life of love

        New truck leads to life of love

        • Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View

        LA CROSSE, Wis. – “Buy a new milk truck and I’ll come back,” was Marilyn Smith’s reply to her boyfriend Vladimir “Bud” Shiftar back in 1950.

        Sharing lessons from our farm

        Sharing lessons from our farm

        • Paula Peterson

        Right this very minute down on the farm we are busy sharing our farm with visitors. I’m sure Tom would prefer me to not pick the time of year when he is crazy busy trying to spray, taking care of cattle stuff and every other thing that we seem to have to do, but I’m honestly not sure what ti…

        Energy prices continue to drive inflation to high levels

        Energy prices continue to drive inflation to high levels

        • Sue Roesler

        Energy prices are continuing to drive inflation up – 4.2 percent – the highest rate since 2023, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist.

        Safety and fun high aim of 4-H Knox County Shooting Sports program

        Safety and fun high aim of 4-H Knox County Shooting Sports program

        • Kristen Sindelar

        A successful marksman has a steady hand and a sharp eye. Equally important to the 4-H’ers and instructors in the Knox County Shooting Sports program is safety.

        South Dakota's three largest dairy  processors are growing, and so are their plans

        South Dakota's three largest dairy processors are growing, and so are their plans

        • Katelyn Winberg

        It's the last day of Dairy Month. Take a peak at plans for major expansions at South Dakota's three largest dairy processing plants. 

        Alpaca farm makes learning fun

        Alpaca farm makes learning fun

        • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

        FORESTON, Minn. – Triple T Alpaca’s owners strive to make learning fun at their alpaca breeding farm near Foreston. Brent and Beth Turner, who own the farm with his parents – John and Darlene Turner – regularly host farm tours as well as a farm market held from June to October. They also hos…

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