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National Cattlemen set to work in Colorado

National Cattlemen set to work in Colorado

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"The broken record syndrome will be in effect as I’ll say once again, I fully believe in the policy grassroots process."

Grain marketing plans navigate unknowns

Grain marketing plans navigate unknowns

  • Benjamin Herrold

Grain marketing plans take a variety of things into consideration. University of Missouri Ag Economist Ben Brown said ultimately, they are about being intentional.

FFA chapter offers relief post-fire

FFA chapter offers relief post-fire

  • Kristen Sindelar

The smoke has cleared, but recovery efforts are still ongoing from the fires earlier this spring.

God bless farmers and God bless America

God bless farmers and God bless America

    In America, we can always count on exceptional summertime fairs across the Midwest. These fairs display the best that our industry has to offer — 4-H and FFA competitions, foods for all tastes, agricultural and home life exhibits, carnival rides and a wide range of entertainment.

    July weather directing corn market

    July weather directing corn market

    • Mark Conlon

    Summer is when weather is perhaps the most important factor in giving direction to grain markets, and as hot, dry weather swept across much of the Northern Plains in mid-July, it provided a nice boost to corn prices.

    Research stations boost leading edge

    Research stations boost leading edge

    • Chris Barncard University of Wisconsin

    Rodrigo Werle wonders if anybody is ever happy to see him. He is, after all, a weed scientist specializing in the most unwelcome guests that pop up in Wisconsin farm fields.

    The unforgettable act of turning sod

    The unforgettable act of turning sod

    • Terry Woster

    "Few experiences match sitting on the seat of a deep-throated John Deere 720 diesel and glancing back every few seconds to admire the way the freshly cut soil was sliding up the shiny plow shares and tumbling over onto the cut from the previous trip around the field."

    A stubborn ewe: How people are like sheep

    A stubborn ewe: How people are like sheep

    • Glenn Brunkow

    I have said many times that there is a good reason that in the Bible, we humans are compared to sheep.

    Seedstock producers build agritourism business on their ranch

    Seedstock producers build agritourism business on their ranch

    • Sue Roesler

    ARGUSVILLE, N.D. – When Lindsay and Carl Olson, owners and operators of Olson Hereford Ranch with Carl’s parents, received an APUC grant to help construct a building on their farm/ranch, it wasn’t for more farm storage or for their seedstock cattle.

    Excitement mounts at Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series

    Excitement mounts at Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series

    • Kristen Sindelar

    The ultimate livestock judging contest proved to be a trifecta of competition for the approximately 100 4-H’ers during the first annual Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series.

    Dairy celebrates dairy

    Dairy celebrates dairy

    • Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View

    BANGOR, Wis. – “The weather keeps us on our toes, but our main goal remains – growing high-quality feed for our dairy herd,” said Louisa Peterson of Creamery Creek Farms.

    NDSU swine research facility to begin bringing in pigs

    NDSU swine research facility to begin bringing in pigs

    • Sue Roesler

    At the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Swine Field Day in June, NDSU unveiled its new swine research facility, which is a farrow-to-finish operation with enough space to hold 600 head. 

    Haying operations in full swing at Seberger Ranch

    Haying operations in full swing at Seberger Ranch

    • By Noah Seberger, Bassett, Neb.

    "I’ve heard reports of the hay crop being 50-60% of what it was last year. That is what we are seeing, too."

    Storm rips through Jandal operation

    Storm rips through Jandal operation

    • Katelyn Winberg

    A powerful storm that tore through the Rockham, South Dakota, area June 29 left its mark on Jade Jandal’s operation, but recent moisture has him feeling better about where things stand heading into July.

    Kuntz family farm celebrates 100 years

    Kuntz family farm celebrates 100 years

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    According to family history, Adam Kuntz first arrived in Custer, Mont., around 1926. A World War I veteran and son of Russian immigrants, Adam left North Dakota on the hunt for better opportunity, which he ultimately found in the nutrient-rich soil of the Yellowstone River Valley. He settled…

    Manage pastures for summer success

    Manage pastures for summer success

    • University of Missouri Extension

    STOCKTON, Mo. — Keeping pastures in their optimum quality range supports cattle performance and contributes to a successful operation.

    Farms tell challenging immigrant history

    Farms tell challenging immigrant history

    • Chris Hardie For Agri-View

    Our country’s agricultural history is a melting pot of immigrants who came in waves to start farms. But it has been home to farmers for more than a thousand years. Native Americans working without draft animals or metal hand tools in the Upper Midwest and Plains states situated villages alon…

    Fungicide decision pressure heats up

    Fungicide decision pressure heats up

      Editor’s note: The following was written by Tamra Jackson-Ziems and Dylan Mangel, University of Nebraska Extension plant pathologist, and Talon Mues, Extension educator, for the university’s Crop Watch website June 19.

      Feeling blessed and deeply rooted in rookie mistakes

      Feeling blessed and deeply rooted in rookie mistakes

      • Dixi Wellman

      "Sadly, most of my lapses in judgment didn’t even occur in my rookie year."

      Filling the gap: Growers identify high-performing summer forages in the Nebraska Sandhills

      Filling the gap: Growers identify high-performing summer forages in the Nebraska Sandhills

      • By Marie Flanagan, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

      For Roger Licking of LickingAg and some neighboring ranchers across Arthur, Grant, Hooker, Thomas and Brown counties, Nebraska, the "summer slump" of cool-season pastures has been a recurring hurdle.

      Lack of night cooling can lead to heat stress in livestock

      Lack of night cooling can lead to heat stress in livestock

      • Sue Roesler

      MANNING, N.D. – With hot days in the summer, cattle may start to feel the heat and bunch up together in the corners of pastures. Rachel Gibbs, NDSU ruminant systems management specialist at Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC), said she has been focusing on what short bursts of heat ca…

      Agronomist sees ‘tremendous’ impact of AI on crop research

      Agronomist sees ‘tremendous’ impact of AI on crop research

      • By Benjamin Herrold, Missouri Farmer Today

      Arti Singh is an associate professor of agronomy at Iowa State University with more than 15 years of plant breeding experience. She leads a crop breeding program focused on bringing new food-grade crop opportunities for Midwest farmers. Singh also works to develop new artificial intelligence…

      Record El Niño possible in 2027

      Record El Niño possible in 2027

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      Season on the horizon in southern Illinois

      Season on the horizon in southern Illinois

      • By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today

      Summer is here and with that brings the opportunity for people to enjoy fresh fruits that are in season, like peaches.

      Rural reality finds few is beautiful, too few is hard

      Rural reality finds few is beautiful, too few is hard

        Editor’s note: This column was originally published on March 3, 2003.

        Barn Boards and Baling Wire

        Barn Boards and Baling Wire

        • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

        One morning when we still lived on the farm, I looked out the front window and saw the barn door was open. A horse was standing by the corn crib not 10 feet from the road. It wasn’t my horse, but still I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.

        Drones, robots, AI may hold the future to weed control strategies

        Drones, robots, AI may hold the future to weed control strategies

        • Sue Roesler

        For the last 250 years, agriculture has been on a fast track with technologies that improve weed control strategies in farming and ranching.

        Montana representative, Senator propose legislation to help with vet shortage

        Montana representative, Senator propose legislation to help with vet shortage

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        According to the USDA, 17 counties across Montana are considered “critically underserved” when it comes to veterinarian professionals. While that may seem staggering on paper, the impact is even more significant to the farmers and ranchers who struggle to find veterinary care for their lives…

        Mentorship helps farmer’s cover crop plans succeed

        Mentorship helps farmer’s cover crop plans succeed

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        Josh Nelson views cover crops as another way to diversify, enhance and sustain good black soil for more production on his farm near Belmond, Iowa.

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