Farmers

Fewer veterinary students are pursuing a career serving the country’s livestock industry, and the demand for graduates interested in working in large animal medicine outpaces the number who choose to specialize in the area.

Environmental scientists are pushing back on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, requiring farmers to use the herbicide glyphosate to protect the nation's food supply.

As farmers reflect on the 2025 growing season, one disease stands out: southern rust. It's a fungus that grows on corn. The fungus spread not only into northern Missouri but also Iowa and even Minnesota. The disease is not new, but it's unusual for it to spread this far north, because it cannot survive harsh winters.