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  • 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...

  • Extreme weather has kept DTN's View From the Cab farmers, Ethan Zoerb (Nebraska) and Stuart Sanderson (Alabama), on their toes this season. (DTN file photo)

    View From the Cab

    Weather rules the day whether it comes in buckets or a dry spell. DTN View From the Cab farmers from Alabama and Nebraska report on how the season is shaping up.

  • Blogger Katie Pratt says her personal identity has been that of mom and cheerleader to her kids and so many others. (Photo by Callie Jo Photography)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Katie Pratt says after years of volunteering for school functions and taking kids to after-school activities, a massive change takes place for a parent once all the children graduate.

  • A young Ethan Zoerb (left) grew up wanting to be just like his father, Dale (right). Today, every day is Father's Day as they work together. (Photo courtesy of Linda Zoerb)

    View From the Cab

    Field operations were in at full throttle this week for View From the Cab farmers reporting from Nebraska and Alabama. For Father's Day, they also tackle the topic of farming with family.

  • Some seasons require deep thought and intention to find joy, both in nature and life. This prerequisite month to the entrance of summer is easier on the heart and mind. (Photo by Meredith Bernard)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Meredith Bernard encourages people to enjoy the usually mild weather of May and take joy where you can find it.

  • Blogger Jennifer Campbell says for all the ways things have progressed, the heart of it all has stayed the same. (Photo by Chris Campbell)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Jennifer Campbell encourages mothers to stop, enjoy, reflect and appreciate Mother's Day.

  • Agricultural producers need to be proactive to protect their home, buildings, equipment and livestock from wildfires. (DTN file photo)

    Protect Homes, Buildings From Wildfires

    As a higher-than-average number of wildfires are already being seen in the U.S. and the Canadian Prairies, landowners should take steps now to reduce the risk for wildfires on their property. University of Missouri Extension gives tips that include...

  • Halftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville, Iowa, was named Iowa's Best Burger for 2025. (Photo by Iowa Cattlemen's Association/Iowa Beef Industry Council)

    Iowa Restaurant Wins Best Burger

    Halftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville, Iowa, won Iowa's Best Burger Contest, sponsored by the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Council. The restaurant, owned by the DeHeer family, sources fresh beef...

  • Learn more about Stuart Sanderson, a fourth-generation farmer who will be reporting this season on crop and rural conditions from Alabama. (DTN photo by Brent Warren)

    View From the Cab

    Meet Alabama farmer Stuart Sanderson who will be reporting each week for DTN's View From the Cab series.

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