Nestled in the heart of Arkansas, a family's dedication to Santa Gertrudis cattle has transformed a generational family operation into a nationally recognized breeding program. Chad and Jamie Daniel of 777 Farms have built their reputation through generations of strategic breeding and a commitment to excellence, blending traditional agricultural practices with modern technology and marketing strategies.

“This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever been part of. The energy in Victory Circle was electric,” says Abbie Herr, veteran milk presenter. “Everyone was so excited. This was Álex’s first Indy 500 win, and it was so cool to be part of that. You never really think about an IndyCar driver and a dairy farmer being in the same circle. It’s so hard to describe it. It’s been a whirlwind.”

Corn was waist high in the Pacific Northwest on July 4, when I sent my 8-year-old out to the measure. We already had a few hot days in June, upward of 80 degrees. And before you laugh, that’s hot for us.

In my perspective from the grandma chair, I can see the world with different eyes. I can see all the mistakes and successes I had as a parent.

As each generation of the public understands farming a little less, there is more space to be taken up by the imagination regarding what happens in a barn. Perhaps, then, it is not surprising when such sites become hosts to urban legends, tall tales, ghost stories and the locations of paranormal activity.

Cows are scheduled to start moving into new facilities at the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on south campus in East Lansing, Michigan, by Aug. 1, with the entire project expected to be completed by the end of 2025. At capacity, the dairy herd will expand from the previous herd size of 220 up to 550.

Chasing cattle production perfection is a commendable goal, but could it be too costly and unrealistic for some operations? Will aiming for “good enough” help balance expenses, resources and challenges such as weather and market shifts?

Ag Proud – Idaho’s Cassidy Woolsey caught up with David Hoekema, a hydrologist with the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR), to discuss this year's unusually dry spring and how it’s affecting the state’s water supply.