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More than a century after Jessica Smith’s ancestor grew grapes, the family is returning to vineyard production.

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi discusses the Farm Bill and the issues she expects lawmakers to address as the legislation moves forward.
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew recaps this week’s Washington fly-in, NFU’s Farm Bill priorities, and the growing economic pressure on producers.
More than 100 training providers have been shut down amid a federal crackdown.
NCGA President Jed Bower discusses the Farm Bill and why year-round E15, making it into the final bill, is critical for corn growers as input costs continue to eat away at margins.
Seven of eight major fertilizer types remain more expensive than a year ago.
State leaders say rising costs are making it harder for family farms to remain profitable.
Santa Teresa livestock port reopens September 24, restoring another cattle trade route from Mexico while maintaining new safeguards against New World screwworm.
Analysts expect USDA’s September Cattle on Feed report to show fewer August placements and marketings than a year ago, even as the total feedlot inventory remains higher.
New Mexico becomes the 31st state with an approved State MPI program.
A community survey found strong demand for fresh produce, meat and locally sourced products.
Thirty-six percent of North American row-crop farmers expect to shift toward generics over the next two years.

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‘Dragonfly’ arrives Friday ahead of Ewing’s Saturday Opry performance.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold explains how repeated exposure to farm noise can affect hearing.
“Dolly Parton belonged to the whole world... honoring her legacy is not just an opportunity, it is our responsibility. This special is our way of saying thank you...”
AARP Community Challenge grants are supporting small projects focused on transportation, gathering spaces, walking trails, and community gardens.
Durango Boots’ National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship winner Presley Cooper shares her future career plans, her Western roots, collegiate rodeo career, and goals for the future.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.
The FUSE program will give students hands-on experience before entering the agricultural workforce.
Jacque Ghormley and Taylor Goin, West Texas A&M Herdsmen and animal science students, share their commitment to continuing the university’s buffalo tradition and caring for the school’s live mascot, Thunder.
The three-day camp combines animal stewardship with hands-on showmanship training.
Myers shares what he is most looking forward to as National FFA Convention approaches.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is honoring those who served while reflecting on the unity that followed the attacks.
NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson discusses their new study comparing U.S. and Brazilian input costs and its impact on domestic corn competitiveness.
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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.