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Carbon programs, conservation, drought, plant health and more are hot topics this week.

Times are changing and so are the names. Here’s a look at how the farmer title is more flexible than ever — and how the field may be more level than ever.

Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Mike Wilson, Executive Editor – Farm Futures joins Mike Pearson to talk planting. Mike shares his conversations with farmers over the last week and their concerns with dryness and inflation. Mike also shares that the Farm Futures Summit and Ag Finance Boot camp is coming in June and will be in person as well as virtual components available. You can register online to for one or both events. Mike dives into the livestock market with Dennis Smith, Archer Financial...

Mike Pearson and Max Armstrong check in on planting progress, mental health and a man who has shorn over a million sheep.

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Mar 5, 2021 10:17 AM The Commodity Classic trade show in partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has produced a program called “Mental Health on the Farm.” Mental health practitioner Ted Matthews says stress is normal for farmers. “ Every farmer has stress. It’s just a matter of how they handle it. And, how much can you handle, well, you don’t want to find out at the end how much you can handle, you want to you want to accept the fact t...

Commodity Classic, in partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, has produced a powerful podcast program dealing with farm stress and mental health. The program entitled “Mental Health on the Farm” features four panelists, each with a unique and personal perspective on the issue. The podcast is now available at CommodityClassic.com. The program is available as a full-length podcast for download (49 minutes) or in four individual episodes ranging in length from 11 to 13...

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture announces 2021 online curriculum keynote speakers Submitted by Gayle Baker, Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Women Changing the Face of Agriculture DECATUR — The Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event committee is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for the 2021 virtual conference. In addition to these keynotes, the website will host online career exploration videos for you to explore and learn about the opportunities in the areas of agr...

A Farm Bureau survey at the end of 2020 found that 41 percent of respondents said social isolation greatly affected their mental health—more than double the pre-pandemic results.