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University of Nebraska Extension says growers should monitor fields as crops reach key growth stages.
Large cherries and newer varieties helped drive strong consumer demand.
Crop conditions in several of the nation’s top corn-producing states remain below where they were at this point last year.
Veterinarians say that after a drop in cases in early July, the recent increase in confirmed cases is concerning.
NCBA CEO Colin Woodall discusses USDA’s phased reopening of the border to cattle imports, expectations for feeder cattle supplies, and ongoing efforts to combat New World screwworm.
Tractor rental and application services saw the largest increases, with tillage, planting, harvesting, and spraying costs all rising sharply.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains in effect, but the United States declined automatic renewal, triggering annual reviews unless the three countries later approve an extension.
Industry leaders warn Brazil’s growing export presence could have lasting effects on U.S. cotton.

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Foundation leaders say donations are making a difference for Tennessee farmers and communities.
The Pick Tennessee producer is encouraging more women to find their place in agriculture.
The annual workshop helps educators bring hands-on agriculture lessons into the classroom.
Mamie Brown McKee, owner of Tucker Brown Boutique, joins us ahead of her appearance on Dirt Diaries to share her family history behind the business, its evolution over nearly four decades, and how she helps the Western spirit alive.
The training helps young riders build safe habits before getting behind the wheel.
Addison Kennon’s FFA project is giving her real-world experience in growing and marketing candied jalapeños.
Schoolhouse Farms spent four years bringing the patriotic display to life ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Adalyn Hanning’s Supervised Agricultural Experience at the University of Arkansas is preparing her for a future in food products and processing.
What started as a front-yard pop-up has become a popular destination for locally grown food and homemade goods.
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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.