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UMN Extension Transition Dairy Cow Workshops Planned for Late July
17+ min ago (425+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 14, 2026 ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Team invites you to attend the upcoming Transition Cow Workshops to learn more about maximizing the value of your animals during the transition period. These workshops will be…...
IL Corn Celebrates Father's Day Farm Family Photo Contest Winners
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (443+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 14, 2026 1st Place: Matt Boulds — Eldorado, IL Matt Boulds farms in both Saline and Gallatin counties on land that’s been in his family since 1951, when his grandpa started the operation. Matt’s dad and uncle took over in 1990, and Matt…...
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 3-5 Helps Ranchers Tackle Top Issues
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (753+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2026 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — For producers like Linda Galayda of Elkhart, attending the annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course has been foundational to their ranching education process. The 72nd annual Beef Cattle Short Course is considered the…...
Specialty Farms Bus Tour Scheduled for Miller, SD Region
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (363+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2026 Stop 1: Value-added herbs, commercial kitchen processes: Farm Mom Phenom in Miller, SD (Kelly Johnson) Stop 2: Water catchment, starting transplants, wifi-connected soil sensors & temperature monitoring: Lillow’s Acres in Frankfort, SD (Dennis & Traci Clemens) Stop 3: Composting, regenerative no-till gardening,…...
Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (383+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Allie Carter Cavanagh has been named MDA’s new Director of Legislative…...
Reporting Missing or Found Livestock in Historic Southeast Missouri Flooding
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (359+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 12, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In light of the recent historic flooding in Southeast Missouri, local residents are encouraged to report missing or found livestock. To report missing or found (live or deceased) livestock, contact the Missouri Department of…...
NDSU Sets North Central Research Extension Center Field Day for July 15
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (297+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 12, 2026 The annual field day highlights current research addressing the challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota agriculture. “The NCREC field day is the opportunity to see how the research and Extension efforts at NCREC directly benefit producers,” says…...
Virginia Ag Expo to Be Held at The Meadow Event Park
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (667+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 12, 2026 DOSWELL, Va. — The latest farm technology, crop research and hands-on demonstrations will take center stage as the Virginia AG EXPO returns to Caroline County this summer. The 2026 VA AG EXPO will be hosted at The Meadow Event…...
SDSU Dairy Quiz Bowl Team Places First at American Dairy Science Association Annual Conference
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (665+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 12, 2026 BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University Dairy Quiz Bowl Team claimed the top spot at the American Dairy Science Association’s Annual Meeting in Milwaukee June 21-24. The quiz bowl contest held at the conference every year is hosted…...
What You Missed at the Potter County Field Day
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (338+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 10, 2026 Read on to learn insights and takeaways from the Potter County Field Day. Wheat Outlook: Varied Across the State Wheat Streak Mosaic: Later Planting Pays Off Insects in Wheat: Know Before You Spray Wheat as a Feed…...