Sarah McNaughton-Peterson

1 week 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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?