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Stock the Trailer program has collected 1.6 million lb. of food in five years, supporting local food banks and empowering youth leadership across Ohio and Indiana.
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire.
Most moms hate the question, “What’s for dinner?” So, when the meal load becomes heavy — as we are not only feeding our families, but also the crew helping us farm — let’s rally together.
I’m on day 1,247 of the state fair or so it feels today. I’m not sure what day of the week it is or what’s happening in the next hour.
When the school calendar coincides with the state fair, it creates a significant strain on farm children and families.
When you grow up on a farm, certain phrases become ingrained in your vocabulary, like “feed the calves” or “fix the fence” or “mow the grass,” but one phrase, in particular, is notably absent.
The cattle industry unites to fight hunger and helps communities in the Northwest through beef donations.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.
With a no-nonsense approach to advocacy Cassidy Johnston bridges the gap between farm and table.
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
During mental health awareness month, it’s important to pay attention to others and watch for signs of stress.
Being stuck is a normal situation people find themselves in. To get unstuck, Kacee Bohle suggests it starts by taking take a 360-degree evaluation of your reality.
Oftentimes the best thing we can do is take the time to listen. People don’t need your advice; they need your attention.
Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.
Long-time farm broadcaster, Ron Hays, was recognized as the first recipient of the Greg Henderson Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Award at CattleCon 2025.
Colorado cattle feeder, Dan May, was inducted into the 2025 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame during the Cattle Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Joe Morgan, CEO of Poky Feeders based in Scott City, Kan., was inducted into the 2025 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame during the Cattle Convention in San Antonio, Texas, this year.
With no shortage of natural disasters and hard times for ranchers, there is still good happening around rural communities who rally together.
None of us operate in this industry as an island, and learning how to collaborate, communicate and exchange ideas respectfully are the skills needed to maintain good relationships that lead to success for all of us.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.