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Proper nutrition can help cattle better withstand hoof health challenges.
Workforce losses are limiting assistance for farmers seeking federal conservation funding.
Horses and other livestock are reportedly crossing parts of the border without normal health inspections.
USDA says specialty crops could see some of the greatest impacts from the storm.
Improved rainfall has growers optimistic as the new citrus season approaches
Crop conditions have declined as USDA prepares its September WASDE report
USDA projects farm debt will grow faster than assets and equity this year
Cattle prices moved lower as estimated packer margins improved during August
USDA is directed to strengthen livestock-market enforcement and expand processing access.
Study finds Farm Bill programs provided more direct improvement in farm loan performance.
Farmers and their families can receive up to eight sessions at no cost.
Microsoft points to changes aimed at supporting communities near data centers.
ASFMRA’s Ray Brownfield breaks down Illinois farmland values, including soil quality, drainage, location, demand, and recent land prices.
BASF urges potato and soybean growers to stay ahead of white mold, a disease that can persist in fields, threaten crop performance, and must be managed quickly.

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Dustin and Justyne Noble join SharkFarmer on tonight’s new episode to share how their family dairy has grown and why educating the public remains central to their operation.
Join the conversation Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30 PM ET on RFD-TV and RFD+
Dr. Jeffrey Gold encourages farmers to prepare for unexpected risks and emergencies this week on Rural Health Matters.
Next Tuesday on Dirt Diaries, LOVLEI Ranch founder Robin Hoffman Haack discusses working in the family business, entrepreneurship, Western fashion, her love of horses, and following her dreams.
The University of Georgia is developing new ag technology with robotics and AI to identify pigweed and remotely track insect populations in crop production.
RanchHER Martha Santos shares her experience and perspective with FarmHER+ RanchHER’s Kirbe Schnoor on the new episode of the Dirt Diaries podcast, available Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
Questions remain about potential crop damage as the industry works to control the pest.
After 80 years in agriculture, Illinois farmer Allen Entwistle reflects on family, farming, cattle and the importance of giving back.
The family-owned workwear company is looking to grow its presence in American agriculture.
The “Fun for the Whole Country!” theme will highlight agriculture and education in Music City.
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SharkFarmer TV is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th-generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture—both their successes and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn—and hear the story behind it all.