Elizabeth Hodges

Lincoln

Staff Writer at Farm Progress

Farm Progress Staff Writer ✍️ UNL Livestock Judging 🐮 Nebraska Pork Ambassador 🐷

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Articles

New features for Midwest farmers

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

DEMOS FOR DAYS: Agriculturalists across the Midwest gather for the annual Husker Harvest Days farm show to watch next-level technology in action in the field and hands-on cattle-handling demonstrations. Mindy WardWhere else can you go to see the largest irrigated farm show, hands-on cattle demonstrations and network with ag industry leaders? If your answer is Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb., then you are correct.
Is it time to ditch your air seeder?

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

When farmers receive the dreaded seed bill, many begin strategizing how to reduce seed costs without sacrificing yield. For a crop like canola — one that requires high seeding rates and faces rising production costs — that’s a tough balance. Although canola is not widely grown across the U.S., North Dakota leads the nation in its production, accounting for about 80% of U.S. canola. Wisconsin and Minnesota also contribute significantly.
Nebraska FFA officer advocates for US agriculture in Spain, Portugal

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

Trading the familiar cornfields of Nebraska for Spain’s olive groves, one young ag leader brought her passion for American agriculture abroad for two weeks. With her blue FFA jacket and passport in hand, she served as an ambassador for Nebraska farmers and ranchers. Brynn Almgren, 2024 Nebraska FFA secretary, headed across the Atlantic Ocean to advocate for agriculture while traveling in Spain and Portugal.
2025 grazing season strategies

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

Every year, drought tightens its grip on producers' land across the country. Much of the western portions of the Midwest and Great Plains and southwestern U.S. remain in various stages of drought, ranging from abnormally dry to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor in late April.
Nebraska family dairy small but successful

2 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

Almost 120 years ago, the Standerford family settled in Richardson County, Neb., just outside Humboldt. Fast-forward to today, and there have only been nine months without dairy production on their farm. In an industry where small dairies are diminishing, Joe and Kim Standerford remain passionate advocates, carrying on the long legacy of Standerford Dairy.
Container gardening tips for small spaces and downsizing farmers

2 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

They say trends tend to cycle back and gain more popularity over time. I have seen this to be true, especially with my fashion choices. Whether it is the fact that I roll most of my jeans or that the tennis shoes I recently bought are platform bottomed, my mom makes sure to point out those styles were cool when she was growing up. Another trend I see a lot of Gen Z and millennial folks getting back to is gardening.
Nearly 8,000 participate in Nebraska’s FFA gathering

3 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

To some, the blue corduroy FFA jacket might just be a jacket. However, for FFA members, it means so much more. With the pride of their chapter under the FFA emblem and the dedication to Nebraska agriculture inscribed above the emblem, these blue jackets signify the grit and determination of these junior high and high school students across the state. There were 7,886 FFA members and guests who made their way to the capital city of Nebraska to partake in the Nebraska FFA Convention in early April.
Cutting costs and boosting soil health for farmers

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

No matter what commodity producers are growing, farmers strive to cut down on chemical use not only for the environment, but also for what that savings will do for their bottom line. This is the experience of Dalton Magill, a row crop and cattle farmer in Verona, N.D. Within his operation, they raise corn, soybeans, dry edible beans and cattle. One pressure point they found on their farm was the input costs associated with dry edible bean production.
Celebrating future ag leaders and achievements

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges

It is the culmination of all the past year’s hard work. It is the highlight of the year for ag students across the state. It is the event that draws 7,886 members and guests. It is none other than the Nebraska FFA Convention. At the 97th annual Nebraska FFA Convention, students from across the state traveled to Lincoln to compete and display their knowledge about agriculture. From State Degrees to new state officers, the future of Nebraska agriculture is bright.
Keys to a successful breeding season

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Elizabeth Hodges |Curt Arens

Maintaining a healthy and sound bull battery is of utmost importance for breeders. There are many factors that go into making sure sires are ready for the upcoming breeding season. How ranchers develop their yearling bulls can have a big impact on the success of their herd down the road. At the recent Three-State Beef Conference, Kacie McCarthy, beef cow-calf Extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discussed best practices for producers who are developing yearling bulls.