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Kernza slowly roots into marketplace
Kernza slowly roots into marketplace
Crops

Kernza slowly roots into marketplace

Iowa

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Nebraska

The life of a true cowboy
Glenn Brunkow

The life of a true cowboy

"Uncle Jim passed away suddenly, doing what he loved to do, with his boots on - the way every cowboy should exit this earth."

Livestock Roundup 09-11-26
Livestock Roundup

Livestock Roundup 09-11-26

Livestock Auction Calendar 9-11-26
Livestock

Livestock Auction Calendar 9-11-26

Here's a list of livestock auctions coming up in the area.

Auction Calendar 09-11-26
Rural News

Auction Calendar 09-11-26

SEPTEMBER

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers
Jaclyn Wilson

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers

If there was ever a week that demonstrated just how quickly the political winds surrounding the American beef industry can shift, this was it.

Malcom FFA Chapter sets high goals
News

Malcom FFA Chapter sets high goals

The Malcolm FFA Chapter was established in 2024, and in just a few years our chapter has already accomplished many things. This year, we are proud to have 55 members involved in our chapter.

Wisconsin

Use early weaning to help mitigate drought
Dairy

Use early weaning to help mitigate drought

When pasture is in short supply due to lack of rainfall, early weaning is an option that can help stretch what pasture is available and keep animals in good condition.

Screwworm strain readied for active duty
Dairy

Screwworm strain readied for active duty

American scientific ingenuity in the form of sterile fly releases helped eliminate New World screwworm from the country in the 1960s. Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service researchers are combining that ingenuity with next-generation tools to counter new resurge…

Summit empowers food entrepreneur business growth
Regional

Summit empowers food entrepreneur business growth

Sandy Wedel's business idea was, at first, a modest one.

Kernza slowly roots into marketplace
Crops

Kernza slowly roots into marketplace

EAST TROY, Wis. – Rain was sorely needed to break southern Wisconsin’s summer drought. It bucketed down Aug. 21 – washing out a proposed Kernza grain harvest near East Troy.

Youths earn all-star status
Youth

Youths earn all-star status

The Minix Stockman Contest, renamed in 2022 to honor the late Ed and Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farm, recognizes juniors who compete outside the show ring in the judging contest, quiz bowl written exam and Skill-a-Thon.

Country Chuckles by Jonny Hawkins
Agri-View Rural Life

Country Chuckles by Jonny Hawkins

Illinois

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

South Dakota

Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop returns for fourth year
News

Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop returns for fourth year

Navigating farm management can be challenging and unpredictable, but the fourth annual Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop at the MN Ag Expo Jan. 18-20, 2027, will provide connections to experts and other growers to maneuver tough decisions.

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers
Jaclyn Wilson

Don’t confuse popularity with expertise when deciding who speaks for American ranchers

If there was ever a week that demonstrated just how quickly the political winds surrounding the American beef industry can shift, this was it.

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

A gold star ranch
Livestock

A gold star ranch

Northeastern Nebraska ranch reclaims pastures from invasive eastern redcedar

Flock to the fair: Curlew teen prepares to bring 40 chickens to Clay County Fair
Rural Life

Flock to the fair: Curlew teen prepares to bring 40 chickens to Clay County Fair

Since he was 6 years old, Kalven Winkler of rural Curlew, Iowa, has had a few chickens in the yard.

When company was coming: What the farm used to teach us about talking to people
Columnists

When company was coming: What the farm used to teach us about talking to people

"Growing up, few things beat the excitement of company coming to visit. Farm life can be isolating, and it was no different when I was a kid, but those visits were the cure."

North Dakota

Big Iron offering numerous educational opportunities at this year’s show
State & Regional

Big Iron offering numerous educational opportunities at this year’s show

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Educational programs have always been an important part of the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, and this year will be no different as there are several educational opportunities for those attending the show.

Managing stress on the farm can help mitigate farming-related accidents
State & Regional

Managing stress on the farm can help mitigate farming-related accidents

September is recognized as farm safety month, a fitting time considering so many agriculturalists are generally in the throes of some form of harvesting – be it crops or livestock. Even during a good year, fall tends to be a period of high stress for most producers, but in a challenging prod…

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall
State & Regional

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With around 365 companies registered, representing more than 800 booth spaces, as well as training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with peers, the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is the place to be for farmers looking to immerse themselv…

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements
Crop

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements

WASHBURN, N.D. – Individual producers are the primary buyers of large spray drones in 2026, not commercial application co-operatives, according to Jay Sorg, account manager at Agri Spray Drones, who farms in southern Minnesota. 

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026
State & Regional

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026

Across the state, producers have been harvesting small grains in dry conditions. Out in the crop fields, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers will soon be maturing and drying down, and fall harvest will be in full swing in a few weeks.

Missouri

Social media puts a face to food production
News

Social media puts a face to food production

More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon
Crop

Missouri SCN lab set to open soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Construction progresses on the new University of Missouri Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab.

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms
News

Way We Live Award honors Zihlman Family Farms

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.

USDA refines farm data collection
News

USDA refines farm data collection

BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth
Crop

Graves-Chapple field day digs in to crop growth

ROCK PORT, Mo. — On an overcast late-August day, University of Missouri Extension agronomists and specialists talked about crop productivity, technology and ongoing research at the annual MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center field day.

ISU farm marks 50 years
News

ISU farm marks 50 years

NASHUA, Iowa — Staff are excited for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm open house 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Montana

Big Iron offering numerous educational opportunities at this year’s show
State & Regional

Big Iron offering numerous educational opportunities at this year’s show

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Educational programs have always been an important part of the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, and this year will be no different as there are several educational opportunities for those attending the show.

Managing stress on the farm can help mitigate farming-related accidents
State & Regional

Managing stress on the farm can help mitigate farming-related accidents

September is recognized as farm safety month, a fitting time considering so many agriculturalists are generally in the throes of some form of harvesting – be it crops or livestock. Even during a good year, fall tends to be a period of high stress for most producers, but in a challenging prod…

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall
State & Regional

Big Iron continues to bring ag, business, community together each fall

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With around 365 companies registered, representing more than 800 booth spaces, as well as training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with peers, the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is the place to be for farmers looking to immerse themselv…

You can’t outrun the bear
Rural Life

You can’t outrun the bear

How do you guaranteed to make passing on your estate “equitable” between all the children? There are many ways to accomplish this.

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements
Crop

Answer Plot Innovation Farm discusses spray drone advancements

WASHBURN, N.D. – Individual producers are the primary buyers of large spray drones in 2026, not commercial application co-operatives, according to Jay Sorg, account manager at Agri Spray Drones, who farms in southern Minnesota. 

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026
State & Regional

With dry conditions, combine fires a strong possibility in 2026

Across the state, producers have been harvesting small grains in dry conditions. Out in the crop fields, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers will soon be maturing and drying down, and fall harvest will be in full swing in a few weeks.

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