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Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Late First Hurricane
By Jason Vance The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has reached and passed the traditional peak of hurricane activity, yet the Atlantic basin remains unusually quiet. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said the season has already set…
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Cold-Weather Calving Tips
Late-fall and early-winter calving can expose cows and newborn calves to cold temperatures, wind, moisture and rapidly changing weather. A healthy calf can lose body heat quickly after birth, especially if its coat remains wet…
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In and Out
Norbert Korte directs a driver while filling a truck with about 85,000 pounds of corn at MKC on Sept. 14 in Lindsborg, Kan. The co-op was emptying its “bins” to make way for more corn…
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USDA Launches Interactive Ag Insights Data Tool
By Jason Vance The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has launched a new online tool designed to make agricultural data easier to find, explore and use. Called Ag Insights, the web-based platform…
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Strategies to navigate the agriculture labor shortage
Metro Creative Labor shortages can make it hard for any business owner to compete, and those working in the agricultural sector are no exception to that reality. The U.S. Senate Committee on Aging notes that…
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Addressing limited resources in the agricultural sector
Metro Creative Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water, or capital, lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical…
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Mental Health Resources
Fall is often one of the busiest and most rewarding seasons on the farm. It’s also one of the most demanding. Long workdays, unpredictable weather, fluctuating commodity prices and the pressure to bring in a…
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Precision Agriculture
Modern agriculture has always relied on innovation. Precision agriculture combines GPS guidance, sensors, drones, satellite imagery and data analytics to help farmers make more informed decisions about planting, fertilizing, irrigating and harvesting. As precision agriculture…
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The effects of soil degradation
Metro Creative Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can…
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The many ways a thriving agricultural sector is beneficial
Metro Creative Inflation has been a hot topic for several years running. Many businesses have been forced to raise their prices in an effort to combat a host of variables, including materials costs, labor shortages…
