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The healing power of humor on the farm

The healing power of humor on the farm

  • Colleen Stegenga

Turns out there's value in dad jokes. 

Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

  • By Crystal Reed, Iowa Farmer Today

The United States produces approximately $300 billion a year in agricultural commodities, and all of that is vulnerable to climate change.

Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

  • By Kim McMichael

Summer months are filled with outdoor activities. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day on vacation or working in the heat, it is important to understand the risks of sun exposure and how to best prevent heat illness.

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

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  • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

After 42 years it was still a thrill to walk into that lovely church sanctuary in the new church we helped to build in Montello, Wisconsin. I recognized many people but there were some who needed to remind me of their names.

Downpour floods fields in south-central North Dakota as farmers finish planting

Downpour floods fields in south-central North Dakota as farmers finish planting

  • Sue Roesler

Most producers across North Dakota received timely rains to spur their newly planted crops to start the month of June. Many crops had emerged from the soil, especially small grains, canola, and corn ahead of three main rain events across the state.

America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

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Gretchen Eickhorst enjoys opportunities to bring people together and celebrate with good food.

Strength in communities of place-bound people

Strength in communities of place-bound people

    Editor’s note: This column was originally published July 19, 2000.

    MFBF to unveil new beer at summer conference

    MFBF to unveil new beer at summer conference

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    In a full circle celebration of Montana agriculture, Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is excited to be unveiling their new beer at the organization’s 2026 summer conference to be held June 15-17 in Kalispell.

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    Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

    Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

    • By Kristin Danley Greiner, Iowa Farmer Today

    DES MOINES — When the Illinois Pork Producers Association shared a guide touting creative pork recipes with the Chicago Public Schools’ food service director in February 2025, ag leaders were stunned to learn pork isn’t allowed to be served to students enrolled in the nation’s fourth-largest…

    Revamped program offers one-year contract for cover crops

    Revamped program offers one-year contract for cover crops

    • Sue Roesler

    DICKINSON, N.D. – Recent changes to the Farmers for Soil Health program, a corn, soybean and pork commodity group program, are giving cover crops and cost sharing a second look.

    A supportive team for soil health

    A supportive team for soil health

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Jay Fuhrer: “Now you have like-minded people to work together for a common goal—regenerative agriculture—which is actually taking the soil and rebuilding it.”

    Choose Iowa program features more than 340 businesses in its third year

    Choose Iowa program features more than 340 businesses in its third year

    • Katelyn Winberg

    Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited 2 Gather Meats and Market May 29, highlighting the growth of the Choose Iowa program and the opportunities direct-to-consumer agriculture can create for farm families.

    Experts discuss options on drought panel

    Experts discuss options on drought panel

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    With much of cow country considered in drought conditions going into the summer grazing season, producers tuned in May 27 on social media to watch a live panel discussion hosted by the Society for Range Management through their “Good Grazing Makes Cents” program in the hopes of gaining insig…

    Oliver love leads to book

    Oliver love leads to book

    • Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View

    DAKOTA, Minn. – “Many times in my life, I’ve wished I could see God’s plan for my life,” said Shelby Erdmann, 17. “But the older I get, the more I thank God for everything he throws at me for the better.”

    Water, shade and fly control help herds through summer

    Water, shade and fly control help herds through summer

    • Benjamin Herrold

    The hot summer months can be a challenge for cattle herds. Heat can affect performance in several ways, including average daily gains and reproductive issues.

    Timely rains bring moisture to the Bocks’ emerging crops

    Timely rains bring moisture to the Bocks’ emerging crops

    • Sue Roesler

    FOXHOLM, N.D. – At Bock Farms in the northwestern region of the state, Brandon and Jessie Bock, who farm with their son, Lyle, and daughter, Grace, were busy finishing up spring planting. 

    Researchers aim to speed up seed discoveries

    Researchers aim to speed up seed discoveries

    • Tim Kenyon

    URBANA, Ill. — A deep well of curiosity and persistence motivates researchers to push for more innovation in corn seeds.

    Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle

    Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle

    • K-State Extension news service

    K-State beef extension veterinarian provides solutions for managing heat stressed cattle

    Pigs thrive living outside

    Pigs thrive living outside

    • Chris McCullough For Agri-View

    NORTHERN IRELAND – Research looking at two groups of pigs fattened on an outdoor system in Northern Ireland showed good results. It proved there is potential with the rearing method. Even with Northern Ireland’s variable weather conditions, the pigs proved they could adapt to and thrive on a…

    Rain improves outlook for Jandal operation

    Rain improves outlook for Jandal operation

    • Katelyn Winberg

    Recent rainfall has improved conditions for Jade Jandal and his family operation near Rockham, South Dakota. After a dry start to the growing season, Jandal said moisture arrived at a critical time for crops, pastures and hay ground.

    Flat out wrong

    Flat out wrong

    • Glenn Brunkow

    "I do not like being wrong. You would think that I would be used to it by now. It happens frequently."

    Spear spending long hours in the sprayer as crops grow

    Spear spending long hours in the sprayer as crops grow

    • Sue Roesler

    DRAKE, N.D. – As of the start of June, Rachel and Scott Spear have finished planting all their crops and have been scouting newly emerged crops in the fields. Scott has been spending time in the sprayer, as well.

    Severe weather prompts soybean replant, corn pulls through

    Severe weather prompts soybean replant, corn pulls through

    • By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.

    "Just as the planter was getting put back in the shed for the year, Mother Nature had other plans."

    Liquidation based on ‘rain makes grain’ adage

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      Happy Rock 4-H’er delivers buckets of smiles in Jefferson County

      Happy Rock 4-H’er delivers buckets of smiles in Jefferson County

      • Kristen Sindelar

      Young patients at the hospital in Jefferson County, Nebraska, have something to look forward to after Marley Rosener put her heart and hands to larger service for this year’s 4-H Citizenship project.

      Beef production lower than last year

      Beef production lower than last year

      • Benjamin Herrold

      Beef production is running lower than a year ago, although there is some variation in the amount of the decrease.

      Northern Montana receives rain while Decker enjoys time in DC

      Northern Montana receives rain while Decker enjoys time in DC

      • By MORGAN GARRISON

      INVERNESS, Mont. – It is officially growing season across the Northern Great Plains. June is a significant month for many because it marks a milestone in the production year – agriculturalists have survived the hardship of calving and planting season, and now it is time to watch their respec…

      From the Fields: Jason Maloney

      From the Fields: Jason Maloney

      • Jason Maloney For Agri-View

      May in far-northern Wisconsin was damp and cool. Many mornings the air over land along Lake Superior almost invited Jack Frost for a late visit. It seemed like the liquid in outdoor thermometers was influenced more by gravity than by heat. Lake Superior surface-water temperatures in some are…

      Screwworm spreads into 4 more counties

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