It's corn harvest, and Steve Struecker is multitasking as so many farmers do in the cab of an autosteer combine. During the straightaways in the fields, some farmers study the markets; others catch up on phone calls. Struecker writes his Sunday sermon.

Spring planting means more farm vehicles will be sharing the roadways with other vehicles; therefore, be mindful as you transport equipment on public roadways. Do your best to be visible and warn the public that you are moving more slowly than they are by using warning...

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BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Cozy mornings call for sweet and fruity pancakes stacked high with plenty of butter and syrup. SERVES: 4-6 TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons...

Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people. Spencer Johnson

Always on the hunt for ways to boost profits, Tommy Mead has been looking forward to a new marketing program that will highlight the value of his cross-bred cows. It represents the coming together of two giants in the beef industry--the American Hereford Association...

Myles Gardner believes bread-and-butter jobs make the biggest difference when it comes to building a cattle operation. It's a seasoned philosophy for a 29-year-old. It's also proving itself on a daily basis.

Forget the crumbles and the premade patties. Beyond Meat just introduced a 1-pound package of something that looks a lot like a pound of ground beef. The label boldly proclaims it to be "Beyond Beef" and features a cow/plant icon on the packaging.

Implants are not an automatic decision at the Akins ranch. Chandler and Callie Akins take the time to identify which calves are going to be developed as seedstock, and which will move on as feeders first. The brother-sister team has learned staying flexible on implants is...

Every summer for 26 years, Mississippi's youth have left their home farms and ranches to trek to Mississippi State University (MSU) to learn about their state's cattle industry. They know the days will be long and, guaranteed, hot. No video games. No Netflix...