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Mitchell Tech students present research at Commodity Classic

Mitchell Tech students present research at Commodity Classic

  • Katelyn Winberg

Students from Mitchell Technical College brought their agricultural research to a national stage, presenting findings from on-farm trials during Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas in February.

REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

  • By MORGAN GARRISON

REAL Montana, a one-of-a-kind two-year intensive leadership development program, is currently accepting applications for Class VII. Since 2013, REAL Montana has been dedicated to its mission of building a network of informed and engaged leaders to advance the natural resource industries in Montana.

Rebounding from stray voltage, farmer recharges (copy)

Rebounding from stray voltage, farmer recharges (copy)

  • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

Family closes generation gap

Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

    Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy way of life, exemplifying the traits of honesty, hard-work and the care of livestock. She has set a high standard for her family and been a great representative for the Nebraska Sandhills and the cow…

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    Planting considerations include building soil health

    • Janelle Atyeo

    When south central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich makes decisions for planting season, he’s not thinking just about what will give him the best yields. He wants to do whatever he can to build soil health.

    Agriculture will play a major role in upcoming corner crossing discussions

    Agriculture will play a major role in upcoming corner crossing discussions

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    Corner crossing has long been a hot-button issue across many western states, but a recent string of litigation stemming out of Wyoming has brought the corner crossing debate into sharper focus.

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    Life in a Farmhouse Kitchen

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    All winter long we may yearn for the warmth of summer, but not me. I do love a good sweat but I don’t miss the bugs.

    Elhard grows something new every year for his lawn/garden

    Elhard grows something new every year for his lawn/garden

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    FARGO, N.D. – Spring is nearly here, and garden and yard enthusiasts across the region are breaking out supplies and tools to get their gardens started.

    Barn Boards and Baling Wire

    Barn Boards and Baling Wire

    • John Sumwalt For Agri-View

    As we prepare to celebrate Holy Week and Easter, we would do well to remember the witness of the German Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He believed saying “yes” to Jesus means saying “no” to everything contrary to that commitment.

    Faith and trust: Small rural church members have faith in future of their congregation

    Faith and trust: Small rural church members have faith in future of their congregation

    • Janelle Atyeo

    When Pleasant Valley Church faces a challenge, members are steadfast in their faith that God will see them through.

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    New policies affect spread of alternative energy sites

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    Recent policy changes have influenced the spread of solar and wind energy generation.

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    Webinar series helps home cooks sell to consumers safely

    • Kristin Danley-Greiner

    Farmers and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about running or improving a food business can participate in a monthly webinar that addresses a variety of topics important to local food operations.

    Back Home

    Back Home

    • Chris Hardie For Agri-View

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    Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

    Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

    • By Emma Croteau, Flatwater Free Press

    The business can be profitable, but the infrastructure for land-based aquaculture is expensive, and startup costs are high.

    Morrell, Stockyards made a mark on Sioux Falls history

    Morrell, Stockyards made a mark on Sioux Falls history

    • Jim Woster

    From employment to economic development, both in and around Sioux Falls, to the growth of agriculture, especially livestock in the region, John Morrell, Smithfield and the Stockyards were huge drivers. Jim Woster reflects on Smithfield's big move.

    ‘Micro-dairy’ adds diversity to family business

    ‘Micro-dairy’ adds diversity to family business

    • Crystal Reed

    Editor’s note: This is the third in a series on the 2025 Iowa Women Impacting Agriculture award winners.

    ‘Tough to compete with feedlot for cost of gain’

    ‘Tough to compete with feedlot for cost of gain’

    • By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today

    The combination of record calf prices and a short supply of grass has likely translated to less interest in backgrounding calves.

    The Pasture keeps bees buzzing over the winter

    The Pasture keeps bees buzzing over the winter

    • Sue Roesler

    In the northern Red River Valley, near Cummings, N.D., Wayne and Becca Baumbach and their two young daughters have been restoring old crop fields back to native grass pastures for their livestock, as well as planting a wealth of trees and plant species to support diversity and their 24 bee c…

    Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

    Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Ever feel like you’re a pawn when trying to decrypt all the different agricultural programs and incentives? Sometimes it seems like just when you're about to make a move, the rules of the game change. Instead of landing on “payday,” you’re sent back to square one.

    Laser-weeding robot cuts labor cost

    Laser-weeding robot cuts labor cost

    • Chris McCullough For Agri-View

    DITHMARSCHEN, SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, Germany – Weeding is one of the most tedious, time-consuming and costly jobs on a vegetable farm. And with labor becoming even more difficult to source, farmers desperately need alternatives.

    Monetizing the benefits of building soil health

    Monetizing the benefits of building soil health

    • Janelle Atyeo

    Late last June, Zach Mader’s farm north of Grand Island soaked in a 7-inch rain overnight. It left parts of the city under water, but it didn’t stop Mader from his work.

    Researchers experiment with agrivoltaics

    Researchers experiment with agrivoltaics

    • Crystal Reed

    When it comes to the spread of solar energy, it might be possible for crops and panels to coexist.

    UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

    UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Having the capability to broadcast residual herbicides while simultaneously spot spraying non-residual herbicides can increase yields by as much as 18 bushels per acre.

    Kalberers prepare EPD data for second Stokka, Kalberer and Ogdahl online bull sale

    Kalberers prepare EPD data for second Stokka, Kalberer and Ogdahl online bull sale

    • Sue Roesler

    HAZELTON, N.D. – With Kalberer Ranch’s online Red Angus bull sale a short month away, Jesse Kalberer and his wife, Susan, are inviting those who are interested in moderate-framed coming 2-year-old bulls that have excellent mothering traits to come out to the ranch and “take a look.”

    Mehlhoffs ride out snowstorm, continue preparing for spring sale

    Mehlhoffs ride out snowstorm, continue preparing for spring sale

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    SHERIDAN, Mont. – Old Man Winter finally decided to show up in southwest Montana with snow and plummeting temperatures on Thursday, March 5.

    Talk about it before someone dies

    Talk about it before someone dies

    • Julie Belschner

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio was full of information regarding weather, agricultural markets, crop diseases, livestock challenges and ag profitability. But there were several groups there to offer help with what those ag aspects create – stress. Without help…

    Lautenschlager explains how winter dormant grazing strategies save cow body condition

    Lautenschlager explains how winter dormant grazing strategies save cow body condition

    • Sue Roesler

    BERTHOLD, N.D. – Mason and Hannah Lautenschlager, who own and operate Arrow L Ranch with their three kids on the edge of the northwestern region of the state, have stayed busy throughout the end of February/beginning of March with delivering bulls, taking forage clippings of their stockpiled…

    Wildfires: Yearning to help, prompted to plan

    Wildfires: Yearning to help, prompted to plan

    • Jaclyn Wilson

    "My heart hurts for so many across our great state this week that have lost so much in the wildfires. I can’t even imagine the pain, frustration and despair that so many feel right now."

    Drought challenges large cattle regions

    Drought challenges large cattle regions

    • Crystal Reed

    Calf and feeder cattle markets have been pressured the past couple of weeks, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.

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    Corn scores big points in grain markets

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