Discover key tips for improving silage quality in 2026, from clamp prep to grass testing and inoculants, to boost feed value and reduce spoilage.

"The answer is for men to support each other — resenting women and turning to right-wing grifters only makes the loneliness ...

A recent Miner Institute Farm Report article dug into best practices around creating samples, and how to get results that are rooted in the reality of what your cows are eating.

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 ...

A few speakers tell us what to expect when growers, distillers, artisans, and enthusiasts converge at the Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort on March 23.

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 ...

One would think heavy nutrient demands on beef cows in February-March would result in a poor calving season — and if proper ...

A new fund helps Somerset County fire companies train for dangerous grain bin rescues, crucial as local crop farming ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...