ORANGE CITY, Iowa — As the United States of America marks 250 years, towns across the Midwest will celebrate the U.S. along with their immigrant roots.
- Jim Woster
I have never given much thought to the age of this country, and to be honest, I still don’t. Keeping track of my age keeps me busy enough. However, with all that has gone on, including the 250th birthday parties across the country, including in South Dakota, the “how old” conversation has be…
- Tim Kenyon
MONTICELLO, Iowa — Observation with educated guidance helped about 20 participants increase understanding about grazing pasture rotations at an Iowa State University Extension event in eastern Jones County.
- Mark Conlon
Mid- to late June is the busiest time of year across the sunflower growing region as farmers push to finish up 2026 planting operations and begin crop protection activities over the next few weeks.
- Chris Hardie For Agri-View
Fifty years ago a new word entered my vocabulary as our nation celebrated our Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption July 4, 1776, of the Declaration of Independence.
- By Zoe Martin, Iowa Farmer Today
Spicy or sweet, all the colors of the rainbow, baked, fried or bacon-wrapped — it’s pepper season in the Midwest!
- By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.
"We got a few rain showers more recently, which caused the grass to green up quite a bit, but we’re still needing more rain."
- Kristen Sindelar
As the Fourth of July nears, a nationwide celebration reverberates from coast to coast in anticipation of America’s 250th birthday. In Nebraska, another lesser-known place also has an upcoming milestone.
- Katelyn Winberg
Andrew Streff still remembers the corn maze his now-wife dragged him through while they were dating. As a farmer himself, he came away with one declaration: he’d never pay to walk through another man’s corn field again.
On a recent Saturday morning, my wife and I had run a few errands when she reminded me she had been given a gift card for a new business. Neither of us were familiar with the place but gathered from the name that they sold cookies.
- Mark Conlon
As June was ending and July approached, all grain commodity markets continued to see some pressure, but it seems the wheat markets have taken the brunt of things.
- Janelle Atyeo
After another inch and a half of rain in late June, southeastern Nebraska has completely emerged from drought status, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s June 25 update.
- By BaiLee McMillan, Nebraska IFYE Association
Wow my first four weeks into this IFYE experience has been eye opening!
- Kristen Sindelar
“America is not like a blanket—one piece of unbroken cloth. America is more like a quilt—many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven together by a common thread.”
Afew months ago, I was at my brother’s farm for a quick visit. Rudi, my German Shepherd, and I were enjoying the warm, sunny spring day by going for a long walk.
- Mark Conlon
Total corn acres in the U.S. came in slightly higher than expected in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s planted acreage report released on June 30. Corn prices varied before and after the report.
- National Corn Growers Association
Corn and the farmers who grow it have been a part of all the 250 years of the United States. From feeding a growing nation to foundational contributions to the early U.S. economy, corn helped make agriculture and the rural United States the backbone of the country, evolving from a survival s…
- Sue Roesler
A North Dakotan farmer had a seat at the table when U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew N. Ferguson announced the investigation of fertilizer price hikes at a McKinney, Texas, farm shop after hearing farmers complain about high fertilizer costs that have risen sharply since 2020.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Livestock and horses are both prone to overheating. Here are some things to think about.
- Benjamin Herrold
Several issues continue to shape the cattle markets, including cattle on feed numbers, New World screwworm and consumer meat demand amid the broader economic trends.
- Crystal Reed
One of the dominant focuses for the grain market through mid-summer is threatening weather and the expected arrival of El Niño.
- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
LA CROSSE, Wis. – “Buy a new milk truck and I’ll come back,” was Marilyn Smith’s reply to her boyfriend Vladimir “Bud” Shiftar back in 1950.
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm we are busy sharing our farm with visitors. I’m sure Tom would prefer me to not pick the time of year when he is crazy busy trying to spray, taking care of cattle stuff and every other thing that we seem to have to do, but I’m honestly not sure what ti…
- Sue Roesler
Energy prices are continuing to drive inflation up – 4.2 percent – the highest rate since 2023, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist.
- Kristen Sindelar
A successful marksman has a steady hand and a sharp eye. Equally important to the 4-H’ers and instructors in the Knox County Shooting Sports program is safety.
- Katelyn Winberg
It's the last day of Dairy Month. Take a peak at plans for major expansions at South Dakota's three largest dairy processing plants.
- Lynn Grooms For Agri-View
FORESTON, Minn. – Triple T Alpaca’s owners strive to make learning fun at their alpaca breeding farm near Foreston. Brent and Beth Turner, who own the farm with his parents – John and Darlene Turner – regularly host farm tours as well as a farm market held from June to October. They also hos…
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