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At Nebraska Vegetable and Protein in Nebraska City, Neb., it takes the whole team to create fresh salmon and aquaponic lettuce. 🍣🥬
Nebraska Vegetable and Protein uses an aquaponics system to raise fresh produce and salmon symbiotically in the landlocked state.
Rain clouds that bring hail and wind along with valuable moisture wear out their welcome pretty quickly.
Watch here for our Field Check with Jeff Zortman as he determines the next steps for his corn crop after it was decimated by hail.
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Field Check: Farmer Jeff Zortman shares how hail decimated his corn, how sorghum might power through and what he may do next.
In this field view episode of the podcast, we learn how a farm family brings fresh salmon to the Great Plains! 🐟 Listen in on this edition of , powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-can-you-farm-fish-on-the-great-plains-
How do soybean plants compensate for so many different situations? What really happens inside those pods before harvest? Why are August and early September so critical for soybeans?
If you find yourself asking questions like these and dozens more, check out this article and other resources from the Iowa State University Department of Agronomy.
Get answers to your questions about soybean development later in the growing season.
The small town of Inman came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Turkey Red winter wheat coming to Kansas with Ukrainian immigrants by putting on its Harvest Celebration on June 29.
Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Inman, Kan., brought antique combines out of retirement to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Turkey Red wheat.
Tractor training programs offer youth a chance to learn the proper precautions and skills needed to be productive and safe on the farm.
These programs cover driving, maintenance, first aid, and what to do in emergencies.
For the Health of It: Programs offer youth a chance to learn proper precautions and skills needed to be productive and safe on the farm.
Farm Progress is tracking crop conditions in Missouri and Kansas. Check back every Friday for the latest or follow along the journey on Facebook and Twitter.
Missouri-Kansas Crop Progress: Soybean fungicide applications in full swing, while Japanese beetles warrant adding insecticide.
🌟 Exciting Opportunities for Kansas Farmers! 🌟
The Kansas Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the Casten Fellows Cohort 3!
🏅 This prestigious program honors Jill Casten-Downing's legacy, fostering top-tier leadership, innovative ideas, and meaningful relationships in Kansas agriculture. Don't miss your chance to be part of this impactful journey! Applications close on August 15.
Plus, check out the 2025 Conservation Legacy Awards by the American Soybean Association and the upcoming Kansas Ag Growth Summit, hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture on August 21. 🚜
Get involved and make a difference in the ag community!
Kansas Digest: Apply for Casten Fellows; ASA Conservation Legacy Awards open; Kansas Ag Growth Summit set
Back-to-back challenging years for growing crops has many Midwest dairy and beef producers looking to boost their feed inventory by planting alternative forages.
There’s still time to plant triticale, cereal rye, corn and sorghum-sudangrass to boost forage inventories with quality feed.
The leadership path is often as winding as a trail through the Kansas Flint Hills.
Elizabeth Sturgis's path took her from being an FFA member to a term as the Kansas FFA Association president before serving as Kansas FFA Convention director and now a new role as a chapter advisor.
Elizabeth Sturgis set to embark on new role as co-FFA advisor and agricultural educator at Girard.
Kansas Farmer is hitting the road this summer, on a Field Check tour to speak to farmers about their crops’ progress and other issues on their minds.
First up is Griff Howard’s farm in the northeast corner of the state, where the planting conditions were good.
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Moisture levels aren't an issue this year, and Griff Howard's corn is growing ahead of schedule.
A new campaign from the state of Kansas, called “Love, Kansas,” aims to entice former residents to return home and start their careers and families in the state.
The ‘Love, Kansas’ campaign showcases reasons for former Kansans to come back to the state.
According to the National Milk Producers Federation, dairy farmers lost out on some $1.3 billion in potential milk check revenue when Class III and Class IV average pricing replaced higher-of pricing in 2018 to calculate Class I milk for the beverage market.
USDA is recommending a return to the higher-of Class I pricing.
Dairy producers will likely vote on proposals in December or January.
McCarty Family Farms, Rexford, Kansas, has just opened its new Judy McCarty Dairy Learning Center. The center will feature educational exhibits and games for visitors to learn about dairy production.
Kansas Tourism: New facility will educate visitors and provide a new level of transparency to milk production.
“The show has such a strong relationship with our BEEF Magazine brand that it only makes sense to bring the two together and solidify our partnership with the cattle industry,” he says. “This year, we are rolling out the BEEF Building at Husker Harvest Days.”
Farm Progress rebrands its livestock building, which represents a commitment to the cattle industry.
Missouri-Kansas Crop Progress: Fungicide applications go on in Kansas, while Missouri farmers see fewer pods on soybeans during Week 7 of our Crop Progress coverage during : https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/time-to-assesses-corn-grain-fill
Which ag majors lead to success? A survey of Midwest universities aimed to pinpoint the majors associated with the strongest graduation and job placement rates. 🎓
Universities across the Midwest were surveyed to determine which majors had the best graduation and job placement rates.
The 2024 Kansas wheat harvest is 92% complete as of July 8, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service. That’s far ahead of the 55% complete this same time last year.
The last of the 2024 wheat is in the bin, a better-than-expected crop for Kansas.
This year at Husker Harvest Days, visitors can stop by the newly-named BEEF Building to peruse the latest cattle technology and hear from industry-leading experts. 🐂🎙️
Farm Progress rebrands its livestock building, which represents a commitment to the cattle industry.
A big congratulations to Girard FFA! It recently won its first-ever Kansas FFA Association Triple Crown award in 2024. 🏆
Girard FFA wins its first-ever Kansas FFA Triple Crown award in 2024.
Brandon Geiger, a soybean farmer near Highland, Kan., says his area has seen more than 11 inches of rainfall through the month of June — plenty of moisture to help the soybeans in their R1-R2 stages: https://www.farmprogress.com/soybean/field-check-northwest-kansas-soybeans-see-plenty-of-rainfall
What’s the oldest fair in the U.S.? 🏆🎟 What fair food is best? 🍖🍭🍿 Curt and Sarah talk all things county fair in this episode of , powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-why-we-love-county-fairs
Exports are a bright spot for U.S. pork demand, especially to Mexico, by far the biggest customer, followed by South Korea. 🥓
Hog Outlook: Mexico makes strong part of the export equation.
Portions of the High Plains and West are very dry so far this season. But really, it is the wet years that we have to fear.
Researchers, foresters and landowners are learning that grazing cow-calf pairs are one of the best tools at reducing grass and w**d wildfire fuel within the forest canopy and in surrounding grasslands.
Farmstead Forest: There is perhaps no better wildfire prevention tool than grazing cows and calves to reduce fuel load.
Today’s consumers are very different from the grocery shoppers of yesterday.
If you haven’t taken a spin down the grocery store aisle lately, do so. It’s good research into your production’s end consumer.
Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Take a spin through the grocery store if you haven’t lately.
Oh, we're halfway there! It’s the midway point in the growing season and here’s where the crop stands for 👉https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/halftime-at-grow24
The Nemasphere nematode resistance trait from BASF Agricultural Solutions could launch in commercial soybeans in 2028, pending regulatory approval. It would be the first biotechnology trait to control soybean cyst nematode.
Julia Daum, senior program leader in trait research for BASF, discusses the importance of this event in an exclusive Farm Progress interview:
BASF researcher explains why their new trait is big news for growers battling SCN.
Environmental factors can alter nutrient levels and create a scenario where what you think you have and what you do have for hay do not match.
A solid habit to form is sampling hay after each cutting. Check with your county Extension office, local feed mill or local agronomy service to see if they have a hay probe you can borrow.
Get into the routine of sampling after every cutting. Here are tips for how to access a probe and how to take proper samples. Plus, enter the Hoosier Hay Contest for a discount on testing.
The Flickner family is celebrating 150 years of farming legacy in McPherson County, Kansas.
For the Flickners, success isn’t measured in acres or bushels—it’s about leaving the land better than they found it.
The Flickners’ commitment to innovation has also been recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau, the Kansas Bankers Association and at the Kansas Governor’s Water Conference.
SLIDESHOW: Leopold Award winners bring many partners to the table for innovations that help all farmers.
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In this field view episode of the podcast, we learn how a farm family brings fresh salmon to the Great Plains! 🐟 Listen in on this edition of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-can-you-farm-fish-on-the-great-plains-
Brandon Geiger, a soybean farmer near Highland, Kan., says his area has seen more than 11 inches of rainfall through the month of June — plenty of moisture to help the soybeans in their R1-R2 stages: https://www.farmprogress.com/soybean/field-check-northwest-kansas-soybeans-see-plenty-of-rainfall
What’s the oldest fair in the U.S.? 🏆🎟 What fair food is best? 🍖🍭🍿 Curt and Sarah talk all things county fair in this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-why-we-love-county-fairs
We're talking shop with Farm Futures Senior Editor Ben Potter, as he shares farmer perspectives on current carbon program details, as well as history of carbon credits. Listen in to this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/conservation-and-sustainability/fp-next-what-you-need-to-know-about-carbon-programs
How can you make yourself stand out in the agriculture job hunt? 💼 Find out the answers to this and more on the latest episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere with Jessie Jarvis, founder and CEO of Of The West: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-beat-the-ag-job-hunt
Answering your carbon questions is Mitchell Hora, farmer and founder of Continuum Ag. From choosing the right program to turning carbon into profit on your operation, you won't want to miss this episode of the #FPNext podcast, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-how-to-get-paid-for-carbon-on-your-farm
Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat, shares the final estimates and some thoughts to close out the #WheatTour24 in Kansas. Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/-wheattour24-final-thoughts Kansas Wheat Alliance #Wheat
Day 2 of the Wheat Tour brought Kansas Farmer to Caldwell, Kansas, at the Tim Turek farm along the Yellow Route. Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/-wheattour24-day-2-caldwell-kan- Kansas Wheat Kansas Wheat Alliance #WheatTour24
We visited with Jeanne Falk Jones, K-State Research and Extension specialist, who shares a stripe rust warning and crop update on #WheatTour24 Kansas Wheat Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/-wheattour24-stripe-rust-starting-to-pop-in-northwest-fields
We stopped by Doug Keesling’s farm, between Chase and Lyons, in Rice County, Kan. and along the blue/black route, to discuss his wheat crop and the conditions he’s faced this growing season. Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/2024-wheat-tour-rice-county-kansas Kansas Wheat Kansas Wheat Alliance #WheatTour24
We stopped by the Schwieterman farm on the Blue Route of the 2024 Wheat Tour, near Syracuse, to talk about crop conditions, management and weather this season. #WheatTour24 Watch their full video: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/-wheattour24-day-2-shows-effects-of-rain
Follow along with our video updates from the 2024 Wheat Tour tour through the rest of this week, posted at Kansas Farmer, on our social media channels, and by following the #WheatTour24 tag! 🌾 Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/wheat/2024-wheat-tour-rice-county-kansas Kansas Wheat Quality Council Kansas Wheat Alliance #Wheat
What does your farm dog do for you, and how do you keep them feeling their best? 🐾 Listen in to this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-a-farm-dog-is-a-farmer-s-best-friend
Stay safe (and sane) during planting, calving and harvest with advice from other farmers who have been there. 🚜 In this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere, Betty Haynes shares about juggling her Farm Progress role, being a farm operator and a mom. 🌱🎙➡ https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-how-to-manage-farm-stress-when-it-s-busy
What are the best health care coverage options, and how can farmers find plans without leaving the farm? 🏥 Tune in to #FPNext to learn the answers and more about finding affordable health care coverage for your farm family, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-finding-affordable-health-care-coverage
What are the main equipment issues during planting time? And how can you prep and maintain your planter to lower down time when you need to be in the field? Get your planter ready to roll as you listen to this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/planting/planter-prep-tips-from-experts
It’s not just the farmer down the road buying land. Media and business moguls, companies, and even China are making significant purchases. What does that mean for you? 🎧 Listen in to this Farm Files episode of the FP Next podcast, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-just-how-much-farmland-does-bill-gates-own-
Get the highlights from Commodity Classic, the funny story of our new podcast sponsor, and more in this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-what-we-learned-at-commodity-classic #FPNext #Classic24
What’s it like to farm in Iowa and Brazil? 🇧🇷 🇺🇸 What is the real impact of this year’s Brazilian crop on U.S. grain markets? Listen in as Curt and Sarah visit with Iowa farm boy Matthew Kruse CommStock Investments Farm Futures: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-how-does-brazil-impact-the-u-s-agriculture-market- #FPNext powered by John Deere
In this Farm Files episode, Curt and Sarah discuss the ups and downs in a farm marriage and share advice for farm couples. 🌱💍 Listen now where you listen to podcasts and on our website: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-how-to-stay-happily-married-while-farming
