Even though the combine may be cleaned off and put in the back of the shed, there is still plenty of work to be done during the winter months for farmers.

We’ve all heard about anxiety, depression, and even bipolar disorder, but not many have heard about executive dysfunction or oppositional defiant disorder. Although not well-known, these two mental health disorders can significantly affect the dynamics of holiday gatherings.

Are you dreading holiday gatherings because someone you will be around pushes your buttons but you aren’t just sure as to the reason?

Maybe it’s because they exhibit characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.

For many, the holiday season from Thanksgiving to the New Year is the most joyful time of year. Unfortunately, for others, the holidays are quite the opposite.

We have Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror and the hustle and bustle of Christmas is upon us. During that hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget to keep healthy nutrition habits at the forefront.

On the fourth Thursday of November, we gather with friends and family and give thanks for our blessings and livelihood. Even with the challenges we faced over the last year, we as farmers and ranchers have so much to be grateful for!

As we begin hauling grain, preparing for the holidays and soaking up gathering with our families around the table again, we are truly grateful for the abundant blessings that another bountiful harvest brought.

If we think about those who are food insecure, it might help us take a different approach to eating during the holidays.

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Ironically, World Food Day, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and celebrated annually on October 16, comes just 4 days after National Farmers Day.

Halloween is just the kickoff to the holiday eating season that spans from Halloween to potentially as far as Easter. Check out these Halloween tricks that can help keep you and your family on track for healthy treats you can eat.

“Cattle aren’t the source of our environmental woes. They’re part of the solution to a vexing challenge: how to sustainably feed the world.”—Tryon Wickersham, Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University

During this upcoming fall harvest season and beyond, think; work responsibly; and take your time to do your part in keeping yourself and those around you safe in the field, on the road, and in the home to reduce farm related accidents and fatalities.

According to statistics from the CDC, between 2000 and 2018, rural suicide rates were higher than urban suicide rates, and the difference increased over this time period.

Silage is the feedstuff produced by the fermentation process of a crop. Ensiling is the name given to the process.

Do you often times finding yourself with too much to do and too little time to do it? You aren’t alone!

Too much to do and not enough time to do it? You aren’t alone!

Grilling season is a fun time when friends and family gather, and there would be no better way to ruin this fun time than for someone to fall ill unnecessarily due to unsafe food handling practices.