Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Corn, Dave Bergmeier

Input costs putting a big bite on farmers’ bottom line

Input costs for corn have stayed stubbornly high even as the price per bushel has continued its slide as combines roll in harvest fields. Read More

Sorghum and drone — credit Sarah Clarry. (Photo by Pixabay.)
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Blum spreads the good word on sorghum

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New Mexico offers up to $80,000 in loan forgiveness for veterinarians 

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Crop News

Drone at the MU Southwest Research Extension and Education Center in Mount Vernon. (Photo by Chloe Collins - MU Extension)

Seeding cover crops aerially can boost grazing potential

Late spring and early summer rains have helped crops but have weeds have also benefited from the moisture. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Another blow dealt to Bayer’s Roundup armor

Livestock News

Trump considers lowering beef prices with more imports from Argentina  

This inquisitive calf is paying close attention to the world around it while mama is enjoying a morning of grazing in this pasture in Union County, Iowa. (Adobe Stock │ #485474554 - DarcyMaulsby)

Estrus synchronization planner now available in online format

Regional Roundup

Montana State University Extension

Reference sheets available for fertilizer rates

Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar of Lincoln - District 29. (Courtesy photo)

Lawmaker receives fraud fighter award

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Opinions and Originals

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Maintaining egg production during cold months  By Lacey Vilhauer
Cattle market remains strong By Jerry Nine
Men be watchful By Trent Loos
Ike’s leadership remembered By Dave Bergmeier
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Another fall without another farm bill. What’s next? By Sara Wyant
Never seen a year like this one By Jerry Nine

Staff News Articles and Blogs

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Home & Family

Happy Halloween. Turnip in the old days with moon background. (iStock │ #1426063285 - Eakachai Yabua)

How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween

Shocked concerned mature woman in glasses holding credit card, staring at smartphone in bad surprise. (Photo: iStock - fizkes)

Recognizing and preventing modern scams

Prairie burning (K-State Research and Extension)

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home

Pumpkin Crumble (Culinary.net)

Find fall comfort in a bowl of pumpkin crumble

Tool and Tech

Drone at the MU Southwest Research Extension and Education Center in Mount Vernon. (Photo by Chloe Collins - MU Extension)

Seeding cover crops aerially can boost grazing potential

(Photo courtesy of BioLumic)

Collaboration targets improved pasture performance and other benefits

Case IH Steiger 715 Quad tractor. (Courtesy photo.)

U.S. and Canadian sales of agricultural tractors increase in September 2025

(Photo courtesy of John Deere.)

Deere adds lithium ion-powered utility vehicle to lineup