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Fall pastures can grow well
Fall pastures can grow well
Crops

Fall pastures can grow well

Iowa

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Nebraska

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers
Jaclyn Wilson

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers

If there was ever a week that demonstrated just how quickly the political winds surrounding the American beef industry can shift, this was it.

Malcom FFA Chapter sets high goals
News

Malcom FFA Chapter sets high goals

The Malcolm FFA Chapter was established in 2024, and in just a few years our chapter has already accomplished many things. This year, we are proud to have 55 members involved in our chapter.

A gold star ranch
Livestock

A gold star ranch

Northeastern Nebraska ranch reclaims pastures from invasive eastern redcedar

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Should I reseed Sandhills rangeland following wildfire?
Livestock

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Should I reseed Sandhills rangeland following wildfire?

"While seeing bare ground over large areas in the Sandhills is difficult, reseeding in a year like 2026 would have likely provided no benefit to the recovery."

Sandhills Celebration in Burwell to explore ranching, natural history
Livestock

Sandhills Celebration in Burwell to explore ranching, natural history

The Sandhills Celebration event hosted by the Sandhills Task Force will include guided tours at three ranches and an afternoon of presentations Friday, Sept. 18 at the Hitching Post in Burwell, Nebraska.

Water is life for Nebraska tribe’s ranch
Livestock

Water is life for Nebraska tribe’s ranch

“He was light years ahead of other people,” Mike Crosley said. “I’m trying to do it just like him.”

Wisconsin

Fall pastures can grow well
Crops

Fall pastures can grow well

Fall is just around the corner. Now is the time to take a look at pastures to decide if any renovation is needed.

Ramona Quimby comes to life
Agri-View Rural Life

Ramona Quimby comes to life

COLUMBUS, Wis. – Exasperating and unpredictable, Ramona Quimby is always surprising her family, friends and teachers in the long-running book series by Beverly Cleary. And now she’s coming to the historic 1934 Columbus Middle School stage, thanks to the Redbud Players.

Communities oppose routes for power line
Agri-View Rural Life

Communities oppose routes for power line

Sauk and Columbia county governments in south-central Wisconsin are lining up in support of rerouting the proposed 190-mile transmission line in southwest and south-central Wisconsin.

Power-line project garners opposition
Agri-View Rural Life

Power-line project garners opposition

A $1.3 billion project proposed for south-central Wisconsin would install 765,000-volt transmission power lines and terminals, using 175-foot towers, through Crawford, Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.

Beef-production cycle slow
Regional

Beef-production cycle slow

Key takeaways

Calendar: In the World of Ag
Agri-View Rural Life

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.

Illinois

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

South Dakota

Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop returns for fourth year
News

Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop returns for fourth year

Navigating farm management can be challenging and unpredictable, but the fourth annual Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop at the MN Ag Expo Jan. 18-20, 2027, will provide connections to experts and other growers to maneuver tough decisions.

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers
Jaclyn Wilson

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers

If there was ever a week that demonstrated just how quickly the political winds surrounding the American beef industry can shift, this was it.

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

A gold star ranch
Livestock

A gold star ranch

Northeastern Nebraska ranch reclaims pastures from invasive eastern redcedar

Flock to the fair: Curlew teen prepares to bring 40 chickens to Clay County Fair
Rural Life

Flock to the fair: Curlew teen prepares to bring 40 chickens to Clay County Fair

Since he was 6 years old, Kalven Winkler of rural Curlew, Iowa, has had a few chickens in the yard.

When company was coming: What the farm used to teach us about talking to people
Columnists

When company was coming: What the farm used to teach us about talking to people

"Growing up, few things beat the excitement of company coming to visit. Farm life can be isolating, and it was no different when I was a kid, but those visits were the cure."

North Dakota

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall
State & Regional

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With around 365 companies registered, representing more than 800 booth spaces, as well as training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with peers, the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is the place to be for farmers looking to immerse themselv…

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements
Crop

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements

WASHBURN, N.D. – Individual producers are the primary buyers of large spray drones in 2026, not commercial application co-operatives, according to Jay Sorg, account manager at Agri Spray Drones, who farms in southern Minnesota. 

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026
State & Regional

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026

Across the state, producers have been harvesting small grains in dry conditions. Out in the crop fields, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers will soon be maturing and drying down, and fall harvest will be in full swing in a few weeks.

SWC opens up cost share funds for water projects in drought-stricken areas
State & Regional

SWC opens up cost share funds for water projects in drought-stricken areas

With drought conditions in the state affecting hay growth and pastures, as well as water quality and quantity, the State Water Commission (SWC) decided to double the initial $2 million in cost share dollars it released earlier to help cow/calf producers rebuild water systems.

Dry conditions, drought persists despite some rain events
Crop

Dry conditions, drought persists despite some rain events

Light rains in mid-August are relieving dry conditions in a few areas of the state, but the U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of the state remaining in some level of drought as producers finish spring wheat and canola harvest. Soybeans, corn and sunflowers have had plenty of sun this month, bu…

Missouri

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Montana

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall
State & Regional

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With around 365 companies registered, representing more than 800 booth spaces, as well as training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with peers, the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is the place to be for farmers looking to immerse themselv…

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements
Crop

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements

WASHBURN, N.D. – Individual producers are the primary buyers of large spray drones in 2026, not commercial application co-operatives, according to Jay Sorg, account manager at Agri Spray Drones, who farms in southern Minnesota. 

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026
State & Regional

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026

Across the state, producers have been harvesting small grains in dry conditions. Out in the crop fields, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers will soon be maturing and drying down, and fall harvest will be in full swing in a few weeks.

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation welcomes new executive director
State & Regional

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation welcomes new executive director

In early August, the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) announced the hiring of Ashleigh Heimbach as the foundation’s new executive director.

2026 Montana Angus Tour to showcase cattle in north-central region
Livestock

2026 Montana Angus Tour to showcase cattle in north-central region

The 2026 Montana Angus Tour is set to take place Sept. 22-24, and this year it will showcase cattle and seedstock producers across north-central Montana with the Hi-Line town of Havre, Mont., serving as the tour hub.

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