Editors' Notebook

County fairs teach youth essential life skills including work ethic, resilience and responsibility through project completion. These events provide valuable lessons in communication, politeness, sportsmanship and appreciation that serve participants well throughout their lives.

Stemming from multiple factors, agricultural employers nationwide find hiring workers difficult, reflecting a widespread farm labor shortage.

The summer 2025 issue of Progressive Farmer marked a milestone for the magazine. It's the first time in the publication's nearly 140-year history that we have used an AI-generated image on our cover.

The DTN/Progressive Farmer staff received several awards at this year's NAAJ awards banquet in Washington and had three finalists in the Jesse H. Neal Awards competition.

March 18 is National Ag Day in the United States. DTN hopes you'll join us in recognizing and celebrating the many benefits that agriculture brings to our nation, to our overall economy, and to the world.

A busy week ahead with farm shows, government reports and examining the ongoing executive actions and how they will affect agriculture and commodity markets.

Now in its 15th year, the America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers program recognizes some of the entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of U.S. Agriculture.

Our No. 1 story for 2024, for the first time in memory, is the same as in 2023. And that is frustrating, and concerning, no matter how you slice it.

Big yields to major election choices, 2024 was an eventful year for agriculture. We count down the top 10 biggest stories in the coming days.

A weekend at the All American Quarter Horse Congress filled with exciting classes, shopping, delicious food and a strong sense of community that makes the event truly special.

From the latest in seed corn production technologies to the newest ideas for cover crop mixes to continued consolidation in the seed industry, we'll cover the 2025 seed selection waterfront in a series of stories starting the week of Oct. 7.

After writing about a new online course about mental health and suicide prevention in rural America, DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn participated in the course and gained critical knowledge about how to recognize the warning signs someone may be struggling with mental health...

The August Progressive Farmer magazine issue celebrated individuals, or sometimes with others in an organization, who have been Voices for Agriculture. We'll run expanded versions of their stories on DTN digital products in the coming weeks.

Some areas may get a harvest break due to a rainy system, and we're celebrating some of the top agriculture supporters.

We're hearing combines are warming up in the Midwest, while things stay hot and dry for South American plantings. A critical WASDE report hits Thursday. Plus, a chance to meet us at a farm show this week.

One person can make a difference as an advocate for a worthy cause. No one is too young or too old to make a difference and be a Voice for Agriculture.

The 2024 DTN Digital Yield Tour features new proprietary yield models built by DTN data scientists.

There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

We tackle crop numbers, livestock outlooks, and share the career change of one of our most popular columnists.

Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, DTN/Progressive Farmer will feature stories and columns on the unique mental health challenges that farmers and ranchers face and the resources and support available to assist those who are struggling to find help and hope.