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Iowa Farm Mom Urges Gasoline Safety
Outdated portable gasoline containers are dangerous and can be life-threatening. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission now requires all new gas cans and other fuel containers to have flame-mitigation...
Outdated portable gasoline containers are dangerous and can be life-threatening. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission now requires all new gas cans and other fuel containers to have flame-mitigation...
A pair of Black farmers in Arkansas and Mississippi share their stories about focusing on agricultural education for Black youth in both the inner cities and rural communities.
The Beagle Brigade is part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection working at ports of entry to protect the agricultural industry from potential risks coming into the country.
Blogger Jennifer Campbell gets as giddy as a kid at Christmas over wheat harvest.
View From the Cab farmers Quint Pottinger and Dan Lakey take on the topic of farming with their dads and discuss continued weather concerns.
Farmers work in various weather conditions year-round. When working in high temperatures, certain safety rules need to be observed. Failure to follow these suggestions could lead to heat stress and heat...
As summer fairs and shows are upon dairy exhibitors, states are developing regulations for bringing these cattle to be shown. Dairy exhibitors are being told they should contact their state departments of agriculture and the shows to find out more...
This week DTN's View From the Cab farmers are pushing toward the planting finish line and talking about what's next on their seasonal agenda.
Planting continues for DTN's View From the Cab farmers in Kentucky and Idaho. But they hope they are approaching the finish line.
Branding is a historical way to provide identification of animals to a particular owner and is most common in the Western states. At Silver Spur Ranch's Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska divisions, cattle carry the X-C brand.
In an open letter to the ag community, Ohio farmer Nathan Brown urges farmers and ranchers to speak the truth about mental health and break the stigma.
An EF-4 tornado ripped through several counties in southwest Iowa on May 21, leaving a massive path of destruction. It leveled farms, houses and businesses. A Presidential Disaster Declaration will help residents get assistance to rebuild their lives.
Recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing and regulating our emotions can not only improve our mental health, but also our relationships, our physical health and our performance in our family businesses.
On Wednesday, NY FarmNet will host a free webinar, as well as show a documentary that explores the link between American farmers and suicide. The documentary shares the story of a New York farmer who opened up about his mental health struggle and...
A Colorado rancher was killed when lightning struck the trailer he was standing on to feed cattle after the herd had been worked. More than 30 head of cattle were also killed in the tragedy.
Addressing mental health challenges among rural veterans involves improving access to mental health services, raising awareness about resources, reducing stigma and providing targeted support.
Farmers are now in a race with weather and prevented planting dates. Here's how our DTN View From the Cab farmers are weathering the storms.
Spend time thinking ahead about worst-case scenarios and how to protect yourself from market fluctuations, not just financially, but also emotionally.
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