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Rodeo legacy lives on in Wessington Springs Family

Rodeo legacy lives on in Wessington Springs Family

  • By Lura Roti, for South Dakota Farmers Union

From the start, Owen and Shannon Fagerhaug's passion for rodeo played a role in their major life decisions.

Longtime dairy farmer leads state dairy organizations

Longtime dairy farmer leads state dairy organizations

  • 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.

Dairy industry outlook remains volatile

Dairy industry outlook remains volatile

  • Benjamin Herrold

The dairy industry continues to receive mixed signals, as dairy farmers see low milk prices and processing expansion.

Interseeding outcompetes weeds, has host of other benefits

Interseeding outcompetes weeds, has host of other benefits

  • Janelle Atyeo

There’s a difference between weed control and weed suppression, according to south central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich. Control is what can be achieved with herbicides. “You’re not stopping the weed,” Uldrich said. “They’re to clean up afterward. Interseeding is weed suppression.”

June brings volatility to spring wheat market

June brings volatility to spring wheat market

  • Mark Conlon

As May turned over into June and spring wheat planting was closing in on completion, the wheat market was looking at more volatility, which is not atypical.

Sentiment worsens with farmer concern

Sentiment worsens with farmer concern

  • Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …

Screwworm nightmare hits us

Screwworm nightmare hits us

  • American Veterinary Medical Association

Editor's note: New World screwworm was discovered June 3 in a calf in Texas. The pest has moved into the United States, a longtime possible nightmare for livestock owners.

Screwworm confirmed in Texas

Screwworm confirmed in Texas

  • 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.

Dairy specialist improves all aspects of ‘sustainability’

Dairy specialist improves all aspects of ‘sustainability’

  • 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.

Time worked per acre higher for small farms

Time worked per acre higher for small farms

  • Crystal Reed

It’s all about scale when it comes to hours spent working on the farm.

Better days for beets

Better days for beets

  • Janelle Atyeo

Minnesota farmer advocates for changes to sugar imports as new crop is planted

Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

  • Ruth Nicolaus

For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte

Good corn crop enters ‘prove it’ phase

Good corn crop enters ‘prove it’ phase

  • Mark Conlon

Corn planting is nearing completion, and so far, the crop is looking good, which is positive for producers, but a good-looking crop along with geopolitical issues are putting pressure on the market and prices.

Millions of mice wage war

Millions of mice wage war

  • Chris McCullough For Agri-View

Just imagine lying in bed after a hard day’s farmwork only to feel the bed moving – or to wake up to find half your breakfast eaten.

Osmond All Stars teams up through 4-H

Osmond All Stars teams up through 4-H

  • Kristen Sindelar

Kids around Osmond, Nebraska know that to be an all-star, you’ve got to join 4-H.

Take the time to remember, preserve your own history

Take the time to remember, preserve your own history

  • Glenn Brunkow

Memorial Day weekend Jennifer and I made our annual trip nearly around Kansas decorating family graves. I must admit that my family did not do this, but it is one of those traditions that I married into that I like. I am not sure why we did not decorate graves, but we did not.

From the ground up: Jade Jandel builds his cattle herd on functionality, longevity

From the ground up: Jade Jandel builds his cattle herd on functionality, longevity

  • Katelyn Winberg

Near Rockham in northeastern South Dakota, spring calving season stretches across much of the year for Jade Jandel.

Farm markets grow vitality across continent

Farm markets grow vitality across continent

  • Jason Maloney For Agri-View

It was a brisk spring Saturday morning on the edge of a big city on the edge of the prairie. A steady stream of people were walking to a large building and quickly going inside. The parking lot was full of cars. Nearby a couple were roasting fresh sausages for passersby. There was a festival…

Long time coming: Cattle to Canada, rain on the ground and remodel progress

Long time coming: Cattle to Canada, rain on the ground and remodel progress

  • Jaclyn Wilson

The rain keeps coming, just a little at a time. There is still a ways to go, but at least some stuff is perking up!

Speaking for agriculture: College student finds her calling an ag advocacy

Speaking for agriculture: College student finds her calling an ag advocacy

  • Katelyn Winberg

On the Mockler family farm near Centerville, spring planting is a full-family effort.

BASF rep urges scouting to evaluate herbicide program effectiveness

BASF rep urges scouting to evaluate herbicide program effectiveness

  • Sue Roesler

Waterhemp remains one of the costliest threats to farms in central and eastern North Dakota and Minnesota. The troublesome weed was found in 38 of North Dakota’s 53 counties last year and it continues to spread north and west in the state.

Favorite season now career for Burt County alumna

Favorite season now career for Burt County alumna

  • Kristen Sindelar

The temps are heating up, kids are out of school and the days are getting longer. For Elise Anderson, these are signs that her favorite season is almost here: fair season.

Personalities reign at alpaca farm

Personalities reign at alpaca farm

  • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

DUNDAS, Minn. – “Alpacas are amazing animals; they have their own personalities,” said Teri Quamme, who – along with her husband, Kraig Quamme – owns Red Gate Alpaca Farm near Dundas. Red Gate is currently home to 71 Suri alpacas; eight crias – baby alpacas – will soon be joining the herd.

Hope for the future while remembering the past

Hope for the future while remembering the past

  • Paula Peterson

Right this very minute down on the farm, I’m remembering the past, enjoying the present and looking forward to what the future has to bring.

Compare U.S., Brazil corn costs

Compare U.S., Brazil corn costs

  • Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

Brazil’s expansion in corn production during the past decade has made the country a more important competitor in global corn markets, increasing competitive pressure for U.S. producers. Although the United States remains the world’s largest corn producer by a wide margin, Brazil has become a…

Families invited to experience dairy farming during South Dakota Dairy Fest

Families invited to experience dairy farming during South Dakota Dairy Fest

  • Katelyn Winberg

From grilled cheese sandwiches and SDSU ice cream to baby calves and self-guided dairy tours, organizers say this year’s South Dakota Dairy Fest is designed to help consumers connect with modern dairy farming in a hands-on way.

Iowa pork producer grows with focus on efficiency

Iowa pork producer grows with focus on efficiency

  • 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.

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

  • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

There’s a lot of anger on social media these days – and on the cable news shows and in many other places. The blessed tie that binds those of us who follow Jesus is being severely tested. Incendiary rhetoric from all sides has made it almost impossible to have a civil conversation with Chris…

Missouri legislature extends ag tax credits

Missouri legislature extends ag tax credits

  • 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.

Third-generation Illinois pork producer continues family tradition

Third-generation Illinois pork producer continues family tradition

  • 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.

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