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 […]

Italian land artist Dario Gambarin is known for his artistic renditions plowed into a 270,000-square-foot field in Verona. His most recent rendition includes a massive Eiffel Tower, spread over several fields to celebrate the upcoming Paris Olympics.  The likeness of the famous Paris landmark and the Olympic symbol of five interlaced rings was plowed using […]

The Kraft Heinz brand is gearing up for the Fourth of July with a festive jingle, Land of the Cream Cheese, by rising country star Travis Yee. Philadelphia is celebrating Independence Day with this original country tune highlighting American patriotism and the nation’s love for cream cheese. The lyrics humorously mention how Americans enjoy cream […]

The Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and experts statewide came together to create a glimpse into the lives and struggles of producers in Colorado in a new film focusing on mental health in farmers and ranchers. The new film, Legacy, hopes to destigmatize mental health in rural communities and promote the work of the […]

The Peterson Farm Brothers brought out the superstar big guns for their newest video, a parody of Smash Mouth’s All Star. (Yes, now is the appropriate time for all you ’90s music fans to get pumped!) “Hey now, you’re a farmer / Get your grow on / Get paid,” is just a little taste of […]