Rural Life
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
How one rancher is tackling hunger and reviving the local beef industry with a public-private partnership.
Check out announcements about product and service announcements, including a new strategy and advocacy firm, trace mineral paste, cost savings calculator and virtual fencing company expansion.
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.
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.
From personal experiences, volatile markets and unpredictable weather to traumatic experiences from generations prior mental health can be impacted.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
Being aware and learning to ask honest questions can help ranching families communicate better.
Nebraska rancher shares experiences from the ranch to illuminate and bring awareness of mental health to the agriculture space.
Ranchers Charles and Heather Maude had been separately charged with government trespass for a fence line on their property from the 1950s.
Not every youngster is playing Fortnite and dancing on Tik Tok all day. Learn about a young man out west who is keeping tradition alive, one classic tractor at a time.
Long-time farm broadcaster, Ron Hays, was recognized as the first recipient of the Greg Henderson Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Award at CattleCon 2025.
Tom Jensen, Omaha, Neb., was recognized as the Industry Leadership Award Recipient during the 2025 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in San Antonio.
George “Frank” Littrell Jr., Midwest Feeders, Inc. Ingalls, Kan., received the 2025 Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award during the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in San Antonio.
Emma Coffman didn’t grow up in production agriculture, but she’s finding her place in the livestock industry and welcoming others along with her.
Vise-Grips vs. locking pliers and Channellock vs. pliers with adjustable jaws, here’s a history lesson behind a couple legendary hand tools likely found on your farm.
For farmers, managing high levels of stress is part of the job. Recent research suggests farmers aged 45 and up have an increased risk of heart disease compared to their non-farming peers.
Investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led to the arrest.
It’s easy to take small town life for granted. I admit there were times I thought small town life was boring. I was wrong — there’s nothing like it.
While it may be challenging to take a vacation from the ranch, planning and prioritizing time away can help producers return with a clear mind.
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.
Fourth generation rancher begins her term as the first woman president of the MSGA since its inception in 1884.
There are challenges that come with the process, but also hidden opportunities that can help the rising generation build for the future.
Grant funds will help enhance the American Royal’s agriculture education programs throughout 2025