Editors' Notebook

During Dad's last year, he gazed from a care facility window as the seasons changed and so did his life. Our almost daily phone calls from 1,165 miles apart kept us closer than ever.

Frank discussions about difficult subjects are never fun, but in the case of the looming issues around seed treatments, it's time to talk.

The DTN/Progressive Farmer 2021 Digital Yield Tour, our fourth annual tour powered by Gro Intelligence, will run Aug. 9-13.

DTN's "Keep the Good Times Rolling" series takes a look at smart places to invest profits driven by current commodity prices.

Recently the Handy Devices feature from Progressive Farmer won a prestigious award. Find out more about the award, as well as how you might win some cash for your own ideas for the next Handy Devices we publish.

Our MyPlanting21 photography contest has drawn to a close, and the four talented winners will be featured in upcoming pieces on our online platforms and in the August Progressive Farmer magazine and here: https://spotlights.dtnpf.com/myplanting21/index.cfm

In livestock, and in the field, untreated units are the potential habitat for continued pest and disease issues. What say we humans?

Farm families can show off their planting pride by entering the MyPlanting21 photo contest. The contest is open through June 1.

March 23, National Agriculture Day, includes a full set of virtual events celebrating U.S. agriculture. While this year we'll miss the ability to gather in Washington, D.C. and in towns across America, no year has shown us the importance and availability of food as has the past 12...

Our annual look back on the major ag stories of the year was perhaps as painful as the year itself.

The DTN and Progressive Farmer team has put together an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics for the 2020 Ag Summit, which will be a virtual event this year. Register now and find a comfortable place to take part.

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn writes that the location where DTN has now moved its office to in Omaha is the place where he used to walk beans.

Using wind speed maps and predicted production data, Gro Intelligence and DTN are beginning to examine the effect of the recent derecho on corn and soybean production, from both a local and a national perspective.

In mechanics, and in life, issues arising from neglect rarely fix themselves. If allowed to squeak long enough, a minor irritant can become a catastrophic failure.

Results from the initial Progressive Farmer Reader Insights survey, on tractor satisfaction, are being revealed as a second and third round of surveys, on combines and on planters, is being mailed to farmers starting this week.

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn knows all too well the challenges of having children taking school classes from home with spotty rural internet access.

The new Progressive Farmer/DTN podcast launches this week. The series will update at least weekly with discussions on the hottest topics and top minds in agriculture.

When someone comes into your life who makes you want to be better, tell them they inspire you, while you can.

Grain handling safety is being recognized this week. It's something to take seriously this spring, and throughout the year.

This coming weekend is an important one in farm country. Enjoy it safely, if not for yourself, for your family, your community, and for all those in it who are critical to coping with health issues.