At a recent Soil-to-Spoon Event in Celina, Ohio, Danone showcased two dairy farm partners and how their regenerative agriculture practices lead to the production of nutritious foods.

An ancient Ethiopian grass turned modern forage, teff delivers high yields and strong water‑use efficiency, making it a practical warm‑season option for Western producers.

Even small improvements in how water is applied and managed can make a noticeable difference in irrigation efficiency and crop performance. Utah State University (USU) is currently studying four types of wheel‑line sprinklers (traditional impact sprinklers and newer rotator styles) to see how they affect irrigation efficiency and yields in common forage crops.

Before planting a cover crop, Hines urges producers to ask one key question: What’s your objective? A clear goal can turn a good idea into real on‑farm benefits.

Water and energy are two of the most critical resources in modern agriculture, and efficient management of both can mean the difference between a profitable season and one plagued by high operational costs. Farmers who prioritize energy-efficient irrigation systems can see significant savings, better water conservation and even potential incentives to help offset upgrade costs.

A few years ago, during an August hot enough to fry pancakes on sidewalks, I was home while my hubby handled 4-H at the fair with the kids. He oversaw some 4-H activities at the time, so he stayed at the fairgrounds while I trucked an hour one way back home to take care of chores on our little ranch.

Is your irrigation system as efficient as it could be? Optimizing your irrigation system can lower energy costs, save water and improve water distribution across your fields.

"It's cercospora leaf spot," a phrase no sugarbeet grower wants to hear from their crop consultant, especially as it becomes more common in Idaho.

This article provides a quick guide to five strategies for managing ruts and recent research results of how a few strategies performed in field trials in Idaho and Utah.