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  • A Hylio AR-130 drone from Apple Farm Services in Covington, Ohio, sprays water as it flies through a field during a demonstration. (DTN photo by Joel Reichenberger)

    Reichenberger's Favorite Story of 2024

    DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. A cross-country move added plenty of stress to Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Joel Reichenberger's family, but the advantages for reporting on agriculture...

  • BLT Farms owner Mark Thomas and a group of volunteer farmers in Hardin County, Kentucky, assisted the family of the late Kenneth Hayden with soybean harvest in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Mark Thomas)

    Payne'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 Social Media and Young Farmer Editor Susan Payne shares the touching story of how a farm family's loss of a loved one led to a group of farmers helping...

  • A statue on the Sisters of Sinsinawa Mound campus in southwest Wisconsin. The convent and its farm have become a hub for helping promote regenerative agricultural practices, inspired by the legacy of Ohio farmer Dave Brandt. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)

    Clayton'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 Policy Editor Chris Clayton shares how writing a story about a convent and conservation inspired and reminded him...

  • Let's hear a cheer for the strong girls and how the rural life can help them boost their confidence and self-esteem. (Kristin Cochran photo)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet says how we talk about ourselves and others matters. Be strong in consideration of yourself.

  • Jimmy Carter was the last farmer to occupy the White House from 1977-1980. Beyond his presidency, Carter also was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. (Photo courtesy of the Carter Center)

    President Jimmy Carter, Farmer, 1924-2024

    Farming was always part of former President Jimmy Carter's life story and background. He grew up on a 360-acre farm in Georgia that is now a national historic site. Carter will be buried there beside his wife who passed away in 2023.

  • At the All American Quarter Horse Congress, more than 200 Congress champions are crowned each year. Trophies represent the champion in each class, while medals are awarded to reserve champion, top 15 and finalists. (DTN photo by EllaMae Reiff)

    Reiff'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 Content Editor EllaMae Reiff wrote about her weekend at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, capturing the magic of an event that has held a special...

  • Pictured is one of the buildings lost in the wildfires at Rival Genetics farm outside of Canadian, Texas, and the barn where Tatum Swenhaugen and her brother kept their show pigs when they were growing up. (Photos courtesy of Tatum Swenhaugen)

    Kennedy'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 Cash Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy, who covers cash grains and transportation, says her favorite was when a Texas family shared with her how they survived...

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Last April Congress passed a law ordering TikTok to be sold or cease operations by Jan. 19, 2025. A Supreme Court decision on that law looms. (Photo by nordskovmedia.dk, Public Domain)

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