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FFA Chapter Tribute: Hannah Saum

Sep 24, 2022

Falling ag R&D investments will impact farmers competitiveness

Sep 23, 2022

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Sep 23, 2022

John Ruedinger is WDE Dairy Producer of the Year

Sep 23, 2022

Husker Harvest Days 2022 captured the essence of agriculture

Sep 22, 2022

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There are truly no strangers at Missouri State Fair

Aug 26, 2022

State Fair Stories: Casual conversations in the Gerken Dairy Center led to reminiscing on the Farm Progress Show.

Know 7 warning signs of farm stress

Aug 19, 2022

The story behind a farmer’s calloused hands

Jul 15, 2022

Hard work got the best of my soft hands, but the farmer’s hands are proof of enduring love for feeding the world.

Farm shows offer ag education on grand scale

Jun 17, 2022

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EPA vacates interim registration for glyphosate

Sep 23, 2022

After losses with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, agency moves to seek final registration instead by 2026

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Visitors at 2022 Husker Harvest Days with flag lined street

Choose age-appropriate tasks for farm youth

Sep 23, 2022

The community health director for AgriSafe Network shares her insights into farm safety during harvest season.

Metaphylaxis can help manage high-risk cattle

Sep 22, 2022

Medicating an entire group of newly arrived cattle can help control respiratory disease.

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Quick Take: Pork in schools, carbon guide, conservation, essay contest

Sep 19, 2022

Look for more pork in schools, get data details for carbon programs, check out new federal dollars for Illinois conservation efforts, and learn how...

Giant ragweeds pop out above soybean canopy

Sep 16, 2022

Soybean Watch: Why do giant ragweeds jump out this time of year?

Time to fine-tune corn yield estimates

Sep 20, 2022

Corn Illustrated: Make your best guess on yields during the last scouting pass.

Geneticists a step closer to Asian soybean rust resistance

Sep 08, 2022

Tomorrow’s Tech Today: Transgene performs well with Latin American varieties.

Determine if fungicides gave return on investment

Sep 06, 2022

Soybean Pest Beat: Make valid yield comparisons in the field and accurate financial comparisons in the office.