Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers, focusing on the role of social support in mitigating stress. “We…

Emblazoned with the words, “Our Farms – Our Future,” South Carolina’s farm-themed specialty license plate has helped raise nearly $250,000 for Ag in the Classroom programming since its inception in 2009. The idea to create a specialty plate that would celebrate agriculture was proposed by Maria Samot, South Carolina Ag…

Georgia Boot has announced its support for 4-H’s new Beyond Ready initiative. Launched today, the initiative aims to expand 4-H’s reach to 10 million young people by 2030, focusing on critical issues like community health, civil discourse, and inclusion. In addition to its support for Beyond Ready, Georgia Boot will…

McDonald’s recent lawsuit against major beef suppliers like Tyson Foods, JBS, and Cargill has ignited both controversy and conspiracy theories, with many people questioning the fast-food giant’s motives. The case, which which was filed last week in New York courts and alleges that these suppliers colluded to inflate beef prices…

Farmers, get ready for a challenging winter. The 2025 Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold, stormy season, far different from last year’s unusual weather anomalies. While the winter of 2023-24 saw unpredictable warm spells and sudden cold snaps, this year’s forecast promises more traditional winter conditions, particularly for the northern and…

In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the Cow-Side Conversations podcast, Matt Carr, a third-generation dairy farmer from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, opens up about a farm safety accident where he lost the fingers on his left hand. He describes how quickly the incident happened, what the physical and…