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Ag News, Crops, Editors, Government, Kylene Scott, Soil Health

NRCS celebrates 90th anniversary 

On April 27, 1935, NRCS was established with the signing of the Soil Conservation Act amidst the Dust Bowl. Read More

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Biz News, David Murray, Machinery, Tools and Tech

Drone-maker ponders AI on the farm

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Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Considerations for producers when it comes to fly, insect control 

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Crop News

NRCS celebrates 90th anniversary 

The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in areas that received recent rains. While prices are strong now, they are not expected to remain as high as they are under market pressures. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Crop progress reports for the week ending May 11, 2025

Livestock News

Chick flock at No Rulz Ranch (No Rulz Ranch)

Summertime chicken care: 10 essential tips for keeping your flock cool and healthy

The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Egg prices show some sign of easing

Regional Roundup

Dean Rolando Flores, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. 2022. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

NMSU Extension launches online marketplace—Path to Plate

Longfellow Elementary second-grader Carmella Lopez and her friends learned more about swine and how they are raised at the swine session during the AgSplosion Field Day in Scottsbluff. (Photo courtesy of Chabella Guzman.)

Students explore agriculture at annual AgSplosion Field Day

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Opinions and Originals

Farmers really have an important task and God recognizes them By Jerry Nine
Promises made and promises kept By Tracey Mann
USDA, U.S. disaster alert By Trent Loos
Travel season adds to increase in vehicle accidents By Dave Bergmeier
Sara Wyant
Uncertain times has spurred next generation to grow their own food By Sara Wyant
The most overlooked issue in estate planning By Craig Riffel

Staff News Articles and Blogs

Lacey Vilhauer
Kylene Scott
Dave Bergmeier
David Murray

Home & Family

Ripe tomatoes in garden ready to harvest. (Adobe Stock │ #139074198 - Dusan Kostic)

Tomato Talk: Stake plants to keep fruit off ground, reduce risk of disease

Grilling steak. (Adobe Stock │ #297395181 - arinahabich)

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

The peaks and valleys of travel

Utah State University Extension is bringing traditional indigo dyeing back into home gardens with a comprehensive three-part guide to growing, extracting, and dyeing with Japanese indigo. (USU Extension)

Reviving the dying art of home dyeing

Tool and Tech

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Drone-maker ponders AI on the farm

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)

Deltapine launches latest cotton evaluator program

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SCN Coalition’s Profit Checker wins NAMA award

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New DEKALB sorghum products can help Kansas and Missouri growers