South Dakota State University Extension is once again supporting the state’s agricultural communities with its Sustaining the Legacy conferences. Taking place across South Dakota this winter, the program aims to help farmers and ranchers refine their long-term strategies and ensure continuity for future generations.

A Metamora farmer’s dire warning—“each farmer is going to lose money on every acre this year”—underscores the financial hardships facing family farms in northwest Ohio. This editorial from The Blade highlights the sobering reality of an industry under increasing pressure and uncertainty.

For generations, Athens has thrived on the hard work and communal values that shape its farmland. Now, a new documentary, “The Rising Age of Producers,” explores how local farmers handle changing times while honoring their deep-rooted traditions.