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1 week ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Emma, the agriculturalist behind popular social media channels “Ag with Emma,” who shares tours of farms around the world, her work with a custom harvest crew and the driving force behind sharing her story with the agriculture industry and beyond. "I think as agriculturists, it's really easy to get flustered because we're surrounded by information we're constantly using, so we just think everyone thinks that way," says Emma.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this From the Field video episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah introduce a new way to keep you informed, the From the Field series. These are mini-video episodes that bring updates from farmers around the country right to you during the growing season. The introductory episode features Austin Katuzman of Mott, N.D., a next-generation farmer who grows a variety of crops including wheat, canola, flax, and corn on his family farm.
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3 weeks ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about all things horses. From memories made on the rodeo road, favorite horses and stories from their personal herds, to some of the top equine athletes of our generation. How many racehorses have won the prestigious Triple Crown? What hijinks come about on the rodeo trail? Should horse slaughter be legalized in the United States? How many times has Sarah gotten bucked off? Tune in to find out.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward |Sarah McNaughton-Peterson
Tar spot remains a top threat for corn farmers this year. “With the amount of residue left in the fields from last year’s record crop, I expect [tar spot] to flare up again,” says Joe Harris, a Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist based in Missouri. Unlike previous seasons, when tar spot arrived via airborne spores affecting the upper canopy first, the disease can overwinter in soil. This means the pathogen is already present in cornfields throughout the Corn Belt, Harris says.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
Disease containment protects equine health and investment, yet many owners overlook basic precautions. Even small operations need proper biosecurity measures. Communicable diseases such as equine herpesvirus or strangles can spread rapidly from horse to horse. The best way to stave off diseases is to start with a healthy horse herd. A balanced ration and clean, low-stress environment can put your horses ahead of the pack in terms of staying healthy.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with legendary farm broadcaster Max Armstrong. Starting from how he met his dream of being the voice through the tractor radio, connecting listeners across the country with his storytelling and news, to co-hosting and co-creating This Week in Agribusiness. "At the age of 24 I went on the radio in Chicago and I've had just a wonderful run over the years," says Armstrong.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Joshua Baethge |Sarah McNaughton-Peterson
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA will release $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The funding will be delivered from USDA’s Disaster Assistance Fund to those impacted by recent natural disasters. Rollins made the announcement during an event at North Dakota State University’s Peltier Complex. It was one of a series of stops she made April 22 in North Dakota and Minnesota.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about the growth of the ag tech market and one of this generation’s most popular innovators, Elon Musk. From Starlink to social media platform “X,” Musk brings networking and connectivity to producers and other rural communities. Plus, other advances in precision agriculture bring productivity and cost-savings to farmers and ranchers. Hear this and more on the latest episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward |Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Shelley E. Huguley
+1Belt buckles might seem like just another item to keep your pants up, but for farmers and ranchers, they’re so much more. Each Western buckle tells a story — of hard work, victory and sometimes even loss. Our latest slideshow gives you a glimpse into the lives of farmers, ranchers and industry leaders and their affection for the buckle. Some buckles are hard-earned trophies from rodeos and livestock shows, the result of years of dedication and determination.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
farmprogress.com | Sarah McNaughton-Peterson |Curt Arens
On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah are talking all things barley and beer. National Barley Growers Association Vice President Mitch Konen, who farms in Fairfield Montana, gives Curt and Sarah the scoop on agronomics, policy and most importantly —how barley is turned into everyone’s favorite beer. How much malting barley in grown in the U.S.? What else besides beer is made with barley?
