A community-driven effort in Big Sandy, Montana, is making locally raised beef more accessible to schoolchildren and seniors through a nonprofit meat processing initiative. In November, 12 beef were sent for processing in partnership with local producers, resulting in thousands of nutritious meals. According to 3KRTV, the program ensures transparency and quality by keeping the […]

During Super Bowl LIX, Google’s 50 States, 50 Stories campaign highlighted small businesses that are using AI-powered tools in Google Workspace, including several agricultural operations leveraging technology to improve efficiency and reach customers. 3 Farm Daughters, a farm-based business in Grand Forks, North Dakota, was featured for using AI in marketing and communication. Founded by […]

Recent federal governmental statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reflect that the country has 1.2 million female producers. In Maryland, agriculture is the number one commercial industry. In the documentary Food, Fiber, & The Female Farmer, the lens is widened to view the authentic perspectives of six extraordinary women who preserve […]

Dan Reeder, a farmer from Ionia County, Michigan, narrowly escaped a grain bin entrapment on July 11, when he became trapped in corn while trying to dislodge it from an auger. The corn flowed around him, trapping him 3 feet deep as he waited for someone to notice his absence. A friend eventually found him, […]

Kansas cows can’t resist the melodic tunes of Farmer Derek’s trombone, trotting across the pasture as soon as they hear the familiar sound. Derek Klingenberg, known for his unique approach to cattle herding, skillfully blends music and farming, using his trombone to call in his cattle herd. The cows seem to watch in awe, creating […]

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Station Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina, are working to identify new sweet potato, watermelon, and pepper varieties resistant to pests that cause significant annual damage. The guava root-knot nematode, a major pest, results in millions of dollars in yield losses each year, impacting both farmers […]

The Butter Cow, a signature attraction at the Iowa State Fair, which runs from August 8 to 18, involves significant effort each year. Each Butter Cow sculpture uses between 400 and 600 pounds of butter and requires three people working 40-hour weeks to complete. The process begins with forming the general shape and muscle structure […]