It's go time 鈥 the day we've been waiting for since the last day of harvest 2023. All the winter meetings and preparation time have come down to this moment when it's time to get seed into the ground.
The April USDA Cattle on Feed report, released April 19, showed an increase in cattle in feedlots, as expected. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says the increase was slightly less than the average projection coming into the report.
Farmers facing the physical challenges of a disability, chronic condition or aging have a number of new technologies available to help them stay in the profession they love, according to experts at AgrAbility.
The grain markets continue to be more concerned about geopolitical issues than the planting forecast, but there are pitfalls in both arenas, said Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities in Des Moines.
鈥 Agroptimizer recommendations for soybean resulted in increased yield and similar profit compared to expert recommendations.
Apprenticeships and kids鈥 camps are bringing awareness to forgotten trades
The number of deaths caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not only higher in rural communities, but information on how to prevent them is lacking, according to Dr. Jill Daugherty, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
COLUMBIA, Mo. 鈥 Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
MANITOWOC, Wis. 鈥 Imagine the nation engaged in a fight for survival against an alliance of countries that wanted to rule the world with an iron fist.
AMES, Iowa 鈥 Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today鈥檚 pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends.
TROY, Mo. 鈥 Farmers, it鈥檚 time to put away the pocket protector.
Father and son, Barry and Eli Little prioritize soil health on their 1,600 acres of cropland and 800 acres of pastures at Blioux River Ranch near Castlewood, South Dakota.
Is there a way to predict if a community can survive radical or dramatic changes like natural disasters or economic downturns? Can events like floods or even the gradual loss of young people actually cause a community to become stronger?
Feeling blessed and deeply rooted in tackling terminology this month.
Philippians 4:12 says, 鈥淚 know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.鈥
Climate-smart agricultural programs, often referred to as regenerative programs, are gaining momentum through various methods like carbon capture, no-till, cover cropping, biologicals and other greenhouse-gas-reducing practices. But selecting a program can be challenging because many often r…
Editor鈥檚 note: The following was written by Doug Houser, Iowa State University digital agriculture Extension specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog March 25.
MANHATTAN, Kan. 鈥 Kansas State University farm management Extension specialist Gregg Ibendahl says the price of oil, inflation rates and demand for fertilizer impact the price of one of the most expensive inputs in farming 鈥 fertilizer.
There are many reasons to rethink what it means to be Christian. What we learned as a child may not serve well in later years when our faith is tested by the trials of life. And sometimes we are confronted by a frustrating situation that gives us pause 鈥 as my colleague Pastor Diana Lucas wa…
Editor鈥檚 note: The following was written by Virgil Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in southeast Iowa, for the Integrated Crop Management blog April 10.
The Baltimore container ship accident will likely put a dent in the flow of new farm equipment, supplies, and parts for ag machinery, as well as for the auto market into the U.S., but the extent of the loss is unknown.
Farmers could see a leveling off in farmland values and cash rents 鈥 and even declines in coming years 鈥 if farm profit margins remain tight or negative.
Editor鈥檚 note: This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America and funded by the Walton Family Foundation.
Inflation鈥檚 effects on the farm are apparent in the higher interest rates farmers see when taking out operating loans or loans for new land. The impact on farmland values for those selling ground also has been notable.
America鈥檚 eating habits have changed drastically over recent decades. The Norman Rockwell version of the family meal is increasingly rare. Beyond that, many folks have little knowledge of the origin of their food.
CLAAS has brought an intensive German apprenticeship program to its Omaha facility, teaching聽mechatronics, a discipline that incorporates mechanics, electronics, fluid power and computing.
Editor鈥檚 note: This is the first in a series of stories on recent winners of the Women Impacting Agriculture award. The award is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension.
Goats an option to help diversify farm revenue
MUSCATINE, Iowa 鈥 It came as something of a surprise during the month-long competition, and when the dust settled, Cord Kleist had to take a moment to let it all sink in.
Controlling weeds can be a tough challenge for farmers, and with herbicide resistance continuing to rise, that challenge will continue for 2024 and into the future.
My first ATV had been my go-to for more days than I could count, but over 27,000 miles of rough Sandhills country, plus one, at times, erratic female driver meant it had earned its retirement.
Did you ever have one of those days when everything worked just like it should?
Spring lamb prices are holding strong, and the new crop lambs are growing. As North Dakota State University (NDSU) continues to evolve with the sheep research, teaching, and extension program, an opportunity exists to add quality sheep genetics.
In the animal kingdom there are all types of creatures and while all have brains, the level of intelligence in the domesticated versions often comes into question in the minds of their human caretakers on our farms and ranches.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
This year, the Hayes Center FFA chapter in Hayes County, Neb. has continued the success it experienced in the past. With the retirement of ag instructor Mr. Randy Vlasin, Mr. Tanner Collins became the new instructor for the year and stepped up to run the FFA program.
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LINCOLN, Neb. 鈥 Nebraskans know wind. The Plains region is known for the fierce spirit of its winds, from ceaseless high-plains howlers to rampaging tornadoes to dangerous snow-blown whiteouts.
Iowa hits brakes on bill to ban DNR from buying land
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