USDA is urging farmers to respond to 2026 acreage surveys as skepticism grows over recent corn acreage revisions. Officials say stronger participation is key to maintaining the accuracy and ...

Bob and Josh Hiemstra of Brandon, Wis., milk 120 Holstein cows and raise 135 beef-on-dairy cattle on their diversified farm in western Fond du Lac County. The 69-year-old father and 49-year-old son ...

Merced County farmer Luciana Jonkman first saw the signs of tricolored blackbirds returning to her farm in late February.

Is Irish butter actually better—or just better marketed? Its deep yellow color, ultra-creamy texture, and rich flavor come ...

Ward County is investigating after finding dead cattle in a pile and a pit. North Dakota law requires rendering, composting, ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations. “Tar spot or southern rust can contribute to the mycotoxin accumulation,” said Damon Smith, ...

This 2026 Missouri Ruralist Master Farmer from Sheridan, Mo., spends time advocating for her way of life in order to protect it for the next generation.

At this time of year, wild eastern turkeys are still congregated in the flocks of 20 or so birds with which they spend the winter. Groups of hens, mature female ...

After corn silage comes off, dairy farmers will often consider seeding fields to winter rye as a cover crop. It’s an easy, familiar option that establishes reliably in the fall and helps take up ...

With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber ...

The CLAAS Jaguar 870 forage harvester shows off its capability handling dense maize silage.

Watch the John Deere 9900i forage harvester tackle maize silage efficiently in the field.