Who doesn’t love a good food and farming documentary? Or a standout agricultural biopic? It’s important that farmers’ voices are heard and the uplifting and beautiful story of agriculture is told in a mainstream way. Here is a list of the top films to watch that tell the firsthand (and authentic) story of food and […]

Here are some of the most honest, science-based food companies that do not mislead consumers and do an excellent job supporting farmers. 1. Culver’s Shut up and take my money! Culver’s has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the FFA (Future Farmers of America), donated money and youth scholarships to farm related students, and […]

Cattle can make the funniest facial expressions, and it’s easy to be left wondering: What are they doing and why are they doing that? What are they thinking? It really can add a lot of humor to anyone’s day on the farm. And sometimes, those facial expressions and behaviors give us insight to their moods […]

Sunflower is an important agricultural crop choice in many parts of the world, as well as for U.S. producers in the northern plains of the Dakotas to the panhandle of Texas, according to the National Sunflower Association. While the sunflower is a recognized for its beauty, it is also an important source of food. Sunflower […]

Like so many other competitions, showing livestock has changed over the years. From the American Royal in 1899 to the Fort Worth Stock Show beginning in 1896, the National Western Stock Show that got its start in 1906, the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition in 1931, and the Arizona National Livestock Show in […]

Food safety often gets overlooked when cooking at home, but knowing the facts could save you from an unpleasant bout of food poisoning. Myth 1: Dates on food are expiration dates In the U.S., open dating, which is a calendar date applied to a food product by the manufacturer or retailer, is found on most […]

Bees are crucial to agriculture and other industries. You may already know that a sizable amount of food we eat is because of their crop pollination (though the exact percentage is the point of much debate), but there are many facts that people aren’t aware of. Fact #1 There are 20,000 species of bees. Over […]

Farming and ranching have been integral to Montana’s history, economy, and culture, from the rolling plains to the rugged mountains since before its establishment in 1889. With so many agricultural options in Montana, it’s clear why there are so many specialty plate options to complement it. Montana Farm Bureau Foundation One symbolic representation of this […]

Multiple government programs are available to provide agricultural disaster aid in the wake of fires in the Texas Panhandle.

Farmers are busy people, and the hustle and bustle of traveling from rural areas to the airport can end in some humorous interactions with TSA. Here are a few ag items that have been accidentally run through the security line.