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  • Farming as father and son can be powerful if you have open communications and honest respect, according to Ramey (left) and Quint Pottinger. (Photo by Leah Pottinger)

    Smith's Favorite Story of 2024

    DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. DTN Senior Crops Editor Pamela Smith selected a View From the Cab segment that talked about farming with Dad.

  • Crude cellphone picture of the total eclipse in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, on April 8, 2024. (DTN photo by John Baranick)

    Baranick's Favorite Story of 2024

    DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick said the total eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024, was one of the most memorable events of his life.

  • The Rev. Jillene Gallatin, a pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, in Waseca, Minnesota, is among a growing number of rural clergy who seek training on suicide prevention. (DTN/Progressive Farmer file photo by Steve Woit)

    Neeley's Favorite Story of 2024

    DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. Writers for Progressive Farmer magazine assembled a special issue focused on mental health in rural America in 2024. DTN...

  • In January, Practical Farmers of Iowa is hosting its annual conference. New this year is PFI's inaugural Midwest Meat Summit held alongside the conference starting Jan. 9, 2025. (Graphic courtesy of Practical Farmers of Iowa)

    PFI Conference Set for January

    Registration for Practical Farmers of Iowa's annual conference is now open. The conference is set for Jan. 10-11, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. New this year is the Midwest Meat Summit, set for Jan. 9-10 alongside the conference.

  • The 15th class of America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers gathered in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14 to attend workshops and sessions and receive awards. Pictured are (left to right): Ben Neale of Columbia, Tennessee; Andrew Eddie of Moses Lake, Washington; Tanner Hento and Kristin Vanwyngaarden of Avon, South Dakota; and Emily Mullen-Niccum and Tony Niccum of Okeana, Ohio. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Susan Payne)

    2025 Best Young Farmers and Ranchers

    DTN/Progressive Farmer announced its 15th class of America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers. The annual award recognizes five farmers and ranchers who best represent the pioneering promises of American agriculture -- farmers and...

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