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Stock show season is the best season 

Rural lifestyles can be appealing to many people. For youth in agriculture, stock show season can be part of who they are from a young age. Read More

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Crop rotation matters in the vegetable garden 

Cattle drinking. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)
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Foot-and-mouth disease found in Europe, sparking concerns in the U.S.

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In the spring field young alfalfa grows. (Adobe Stock │ #261830518 - orestligetka)

2025 alfalfa weevil egg hatch starts

A healthy alfalfa stands means solid bottom lines. (Photo courtesy of Fred Miller.)

Spring freeze damage to alfalfa

Livestock News

It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

Keeping facilities in working order

Dropping broiler chicken fertility rates would result in decreased production efficiency, which in turn increases costs for the industry and ultimately consumers. The research provided the first clear assessment of the egg fertility issue and a forecast for the future if corrective measures aren’t taken within the poultry industry. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates

Regional Roundup

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)

Fate of the Colorado River on agenda at Western conference

Colorado Department of Agriculture

Grants to help Colorado’s ag leaders

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Opinions and Originals

Tariffs winding their ways into markets By Jerry Nine
Sara Wyant
Trade turmoil brings new uncertainty to farm country By Sara Wyant
Kylene Scott
Livin’ that lifestyle  By Kylene Scott
Lacey Vilhauer
The value of a bottle calf  By Lacey Vilhauer
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3 strategies to help market your corn By Naomi Blohm
Regina Bird
Mother Nature strutted her stuff in March By Regina Bird

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Home & Family

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Install a New Metal Roof Over Existing – Roof Recover Retrofit Benefits

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Moles on the move: Traps are most effective control method

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Expert tips on smart shopping and reducing food waste

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Mustard weeds can be a variety of colors. Some are mustard yellow while others are white or purple flowering plants. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Nufarm: Two herbicides get EPA approval

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CERES TAG-Jeffers collaborate on ear tag devices

Aerial still image of grain silos in the village of Brule, Nebraska, taken by a drone at sunset. (Photo: iStock - halbergman)

Beck’s acquires Gro Alliance seed production facilities

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CIH acquires Advance Trading