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FFA Chapter Tribute: Kourtney Otte

Oct 23, 2021

Ag Secretary Vilsack visits Deere workers on strike

Oct 22, 2021

Cattle contract library legislation advances

Oct 22, 2021

La Nina, Part II: Northern U.S. set for wet, cold winter

Oct 22, 2021

3 things driving soybean prices

Oct 22, 2021

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MU’s chestnut champion Michael Gold shares the latest in harvest equipment during the Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival

MU field days are for farmers. Who knew?

Oct 15, 2021

Universities are needed as an independent voice in farm decision making.

Unexpected moment celebrates a farmer’s life

Oct 08, 2021

Riley the farm dog carrying an ear of corn in her mouth

Final moments with my farm dog

Oct 01, 2021

A veterinarian makes a farm call and allows me to say goodbye to our family dog.

Flavor in milk is No. 1 driver for dairy in schools

Sep 03, 2021

Crops

NCGA partners to increase pollinator and wildlife habitat

Oct 22, 2021

The partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever will focus on corn producers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.

Livestock

Collage with corn harvest, capitol building and angus beef cattle

7 ag stories you might have missed

Oct 22, 2021

Revival of ethanol, challenges with waterhemp and an update from Mexico on GMO corn imports.

Outguessing the Hogs and Pigs report

Oct 21, 2021

Livestock Outlook: Most September USDA hogs and pigs estimates came in well below the average of trade estimates before the report.

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Mapping out a rural strategy

Oct 14, 2021

Some crazy stuff happened to rural Illinois in the mapping process, but all’s not lost; here’s what to know and, especially, how to make your vote...

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Soybean foliar fertilizers: Worth the investment?

Oct 20, 2021

New research shows preventative foliar fertilizer applications decrease profitability.

Ethanol output is back to pre-covid level in U.S.

Oct 21, 2021

The revival of biofuel production comes a day after spot ethanol soared close to a seven-year high amid surging crude oil prices.

New Rogator sprayer features clearance adjustment

Oct 06, 2021

Slideshow: On larger models, you can change crop clearance from the cab.

HSUS files lawsuit against Smithfield’s sow housing claims