There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall discusses a likely short-term extension of the 2018 farm bill. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Will the farm bill be extended?

Agricultural producers face many stressors during the course of a year. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Tips for a more productive mindset 

Not all methods of castration by ligation are equal

Farm stress drives up suicide rates; Hays panel looks for solutions

Keeping your dogs safe from heat stress

  • By By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian

Missouri dairy producers have their eyes on the drought

News outlets reporting thousands of cattle deaths in southwest Kansas due to heat stress