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Ag News, Disaster, Farm Safety, Health & Wellness, Lacey Vilhauer

What should be in a farm first aid kit?

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, but having a first aid kit available could be the different in saving a life or losing one. Read More

Photo courtesy of U.S. Wheat Associates.
Texas, Wheat

Texas harvest underway and specialist notes two bacterial diseases

Ag News, Editors, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Quality beef in the meat case starts with the cow-calf herd 

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Crop News

The center pivot irrigation system at the Oklahoma State University McCaull Research and Demonstration Farm will be one of the topics discussed at this year’s Panhandle Crops & Forages Field Day in Eva. The Aug. 31 event kicks off the fall field day events with topics like sorghum varieties, nitrogen management, soil moisture monitoring and managing spider mites in corn. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

Crop progress reports for the week ending May 25, 2025

Jeremiah Nicholson, Ford County, Kansas farmer, expects sorghum harvest sooner rather than later in 2024, especially if hot temps persist. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Grain Markets May 27th

Livestock News

Cattle grazing a hillside in June. (Photo: Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension news service)

USDA to provide $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024

Quality beef in the meat case starts with the cow-calf herd 

Regional Roundup

Kansas FFA Convention kicks off in Manhattan

Courtesy graphic from the University of Wyoming for the film "Unwired."

Documentary shows pronghorn plight

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Opinions and Originals

Memorial Day reminds us about service to our country By Jerry Nine
Mental stress is difficult in agriculture By Dave Bergmeier
Time for lard sandwiches again By Trent Loos
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Why are producers turning to alternative lending? By Maxson Irsik
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Sorghum growth stages worth monitoring By Brent Bean
Staying on the right side of the gate By Glenn Brunkow

Staff News Articles and Blogs

Lacey Vilhauer
Kylene Scott
Dave Bergmeier
David Murray

Home & Family

Dry dog food blends feature different health attributes, some of which tend to be associated with higher prices, according to a new study. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled for certain health attributes

After pulling steaks off a barbecue grill, a digital thermometer is used to test how well the meat has been cooked. (Adobe Stock │ #610114824 - unrestedm)

Summer grilling safety tips

Dinner table, women eat healthy food at home kitchen. (Adobe Stock │ #152323446 - unrestedm)

Healthy body, healthy mind: The food you eat can affect your mood

View from the top of an open family compost (Photo: iStock - OceanProd)

More compost might not be what garden soil needs

Tool and Tech

Simpson tabbed to lead NCFC

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Confluence Genetics purchases Benson Hill assets out of Chapter 11

BD 7410 min-till drill. Courtesy photo of Great Plains.

Great Plains Ag expands narrow-transport box drill solutions

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Titan acquires South Dakota dealership