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  • Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, thinking of her own childhood summers, says she doesn't remember the things that were fancy or expensive. She just remembers the times of being together with family. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet says if you can only get 18 summers to spend with your kids, make the memories count.

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    Glossary of Mental Health Terms

    Understanding mental health terms can help individuals make informed choices about the type of support that best meets their needs.

  • Corn harvest is expected to start next week for Stuart Sanderson and his farming partners at Henderson Farms, of Madison, Alabama. (Photo courtesy of Stuart Sanderson)

    View From the Cab

    DTN's View From the Cab farmers are prepping for harvest. Combines will roll in Alabama soon, but Nebraska is a ways away from bringing in a crop.

  • Farmers and farm workers need to be aware of heat stress and the negative effects, according to the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. (DTN file photo)

    UMASH: Watch for Heat-Related Illnesses

    With high temperatures and high humidity this week, farmers and farm workers need to be aware of heat stress. Symptoms of heat stress can be difficult to recognize but can quickly worsen, causing illness or even death.

  • Childhood summers on the farm were defined by specific tasks such as picking strawberries. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Katie Pratt)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Katie Pratt says strawberries can be the basis of summer traditions that span generations.

  • Many lessons are learned at county fairs. Youth learn responsibility when caring for their animals. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    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...

  • An American flag waves proudly from the grain leg at Henderson Farms where Stuart Sanderson is a partner. (DTN photo by Brent Warren)

    View From the Cab

    The DTN View From the Cab farmers continue to eye the weather and the challenges, but sweet corn makes things better as long as you can keep it away from the critters.

  • Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet says what a wonderful thing it must be for students to know that at least one person in their life likes them for exactly who they are. (DTN photo by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet encourages you to enjoy the gift of being around people who are different than you. Learn from the differences and find common points of interest.

  • At Copeland & Sons Herefords, mating decisions for the coming year start as calves hit the ground and are made based on goals for the coming year. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    View From the Range

    Copeland & Sons Herefords makes strategic breeding decisions based on structural soundness and calf performance rather than chasing industry extremes. Their closed commercial herd serves as a showcase for bull customers, demonstrating how...

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