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At 96 years young, Paul Dotterer still runs the chopper during harvest season on his family's dairy farm - and he enjoys every minute of it.

“When Ukraine fails, in terms of their ability to produce agricultural products, the world becomes less safe,” says Howard Buffett, global philanthropist and Illinois farmer.

As La-Niña ends, meteorologists say the next two months could determine whether we see a drought like 2012 or a return of regular rains across the lower 48.

Each steady and purposeful step Reese Burdette takes in the livestock show ring is quite literally a miracle. 

Pennsylvania teenager Reese Burdette continues her medical recovery from a 2014 housefire and returns to the showring at a Harrisburg dairy competition.

Out-of-stock rates improve but baby formula supplies remain limited in many locations even as FDA works to provide market access for foreign formula makers. The dairy industry says there needs to be more communication.

Rural communities are likely to see an outbreak of the COVID-19 variant omicron later than big cities but Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the pandemic will eventually end.

When nearly 300,000 Oklahoma acres burned in April of 2018, Terry Burleson found himself caught in the wind-driven flames. His escape is nothing short of a miracle.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food prices are up 40% over the past 15 months.

The plan requires conserving 440 million acres.

The arctic blast will cost Texas ag producers hundreds of millions of dollars. Early estimates show the citrus crop sustained at least $300 million in damage and milk producers have dumped thousands of pounds of milk.

Cover crops continue to work their way onto fields across the Midwest. While the benefits might be well known, so are the challenges in developing an on-farm system to work in each situation.

This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting warmer and dryer weather in the South and cooler and wetter conditions in the North.

AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talked with Lee Brice ahead of Farm Journal Field Days and the #FarmON Benefit Concert supporting the National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD Fund.

We broke the mega trends down to five key categories. Here are the mega trends for digital livestock.

The U.S. financial sector recovering to end the week following an 800 point rout Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average's worst performance of 2019. Analysts say negative interest rates may be on the horizon.

Milk production in May falls compared to a year ago as prices improve thanks to strong cheese demand.

Authorities charge three people in alleged abuse at Fair Oaks Farms and continue interviews with other persons of interest.

Authorities charge three people in alleged abuse at Fair Oaks Farms and continue interviews with other persons of interest.

Spring weather typically brings a flush of milk which is why analysts say its possible milk prices may get worse before getting better in 2019.

Low grain prices may be frustrating for farmers but it could be a real opportunity for end users looking to lock in feed prices.

Low grain prices may be frustrating for farmers but it could be a real opportunity for end users looking to lock in feed prices.

The American Farm Bureau released a survey they commissioned on the issue of mental health and nearly half of rural adults say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were a year ago.

New reports say African Swine Fever has been ravaging North Korean hog herds since February.

Fair Oaks Farms releases its own statement after discovering some employees were actually undercover animal activists.

Washington officials are targeting food waste hoping to cut down on the amount thrown away or tossed into landfills while Australians are finding a way to create renewable energy from leftovers.

Winter meeting season is over and while the rubber chicken and mini danishes are gone, the lessons should last the rest of the year.

The Farm Aid organization has touted its love of farmers for 30 years, but today it's more about supporting a certain type of farmer rather than everyone.

Many Christmas tree ornaments are passed down to be enjoyed once a year but, some of those holiday classics may be worth serious money.

Products resulting from the new technology are expected to reach grocery store shelves next year

President tweets his approval for second round of trade aid.

Holiday movie storylines are increasingly popular and often romanticize small towns while society seems to be running in the opposite direction. Clinton Griffiths shares his Farm Sense on these Christmas movies.

Gene-editing technology promises to solve some of nature's biggest challenges.

Updates from Clinton Griffiths and AgDay TV Live on Washington policy, snow and Milk prices potential

The latest 90-day forecast shows colder than normal temperatures throughout much of the country from November into January.

Suicide and Mental health issues are one of the side-effects of a stressful ag economy. A dairy farmer discusses losing a loved one to suicide and Farm Aid says calls for help are increasing.

Rep. Conaway thinks the farm bill will be on the House by mid-May.

End-users have enjoyed low priced corn for several years but that could be changing as global supplies dwindle.

A guest worker program is still being tweaked in Washington D.C. even as the urgency to pass immigration reform has eased.

A new survey of young and aspiring farmers shows 60% of that group, the next generation, are female.