Women who work with their hands — whether that be farming, ranching, construction, gardening, machinery, or others — know the importance of protecting their livelihood.
For a new multi-regional research effort, five organizations put their heads together to achieve the full genetic yield potential of the soybean. A new partnership, the first of its kind in more than 40 years, aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. This unrealized value could bring $50 per acre or $400 million in economic return for U.S. soybean farmers.
Sixty percent of the American West, Southwest, and Central Plains have been categorized as a D1 (moderate) drought or higher, putting agricultural production and commodities at risk, while threatening to impact consumers with increased prices and scarcity of goods.
My interest in scientific communication has grown, and I believe in telling diverse stories that are uncommon and can broaden the horizons for others.
Survey results have shown Montana State University researchers that farmers and ranchers throughout Montana and the West experience, on average, a medium level of stress, which could impact their sleep, physical health, mental health, or relationships, according to Michelle Grocke, health, and wellness. Montana State University Extension and Department of Health have several free farm stress, mental health resources, and grants for farmers and ranchers.
Pesticide applicator certification programs are done on a variety of levels and are a keystone of effective and safe pesticide use in agriculture.
The W.D. Farr Scholarship program, was established in 2007, recognizing outstanding grad students who plan to pursue careers furthering the beef industry.
At first glance, Dryshod Boots may sound like the new guy on the block. But that’s not true. The waterproof footwear brand was launched by Muck Boot Company founder and former owner Jim Donahue in 2018, so there is a solid pedigree in place. After selling Muck Boot Company to a competitor, Donahue returned to his roots to […]
We should all be in favor of keeping our waterways clean and healthy, but the new WOTUS regulations are too ambiguous for farmers to be comfortable with.
After two days of searching, the Denver Police Department located a stolen truck, trailer, and two hungry, cold hogs taken on their way to the NWSS.