<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/features/2026/04/07/johnson-county-honors-4-h-alumni-service-members/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T21:10:00.366Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T21:10:00.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johnson County honors 4-H alumni service members]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/SxcmYFBHGEVtjl9IG0Hff-FTPoM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DGXCVAQRKJG6VLFYBPDIRMBCRY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[4-H alumna Kaitlyn Hicks serves in the U.S. Air Force.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/livestock/2026/04/07/hague-idp-producer-of-the-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T19:30:00.53Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:30:00.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hague IDP Producer of the Year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/gJrfETQw3b5Ac8qWccAa6LSju-s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S7LFOHVZ3VHNZNXT73AATQE47M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Craig Lindauer (from left), father of scholarship winner Madison Lindauer; Joseph Renners; Alex and Abby Lueken; Daniel Hague; and Steve Obert are celebrated as the 2026 Indiana Dairy Producers award winners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/livestock/2026/04/07/what-every-dairy-should-know-before-starting-a-rotary-parlor/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T18:51:13.894Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:51:13.894Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What every dairy should know before starting a rotary parlor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/KCrIBou1IzSv8mTktmPflYz3Qjw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TDV4RE4EAVA27I2LZJEOFYMBMU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Consistent deck speed, minimal stops and efficient cow movement are early signs that your parlor is on the right track.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/community-contributed/2026/04/07/fuel-gauge-for-week-ending-april-6/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T15:57:11.358Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:57:11.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fuel gauge for week ending April 6]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/CK0sLGji4Ii4S7aZJy27bm8fVms=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IUYAS6MH7BDG5DQN5YYUSMJV2U.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/03/29/seal-the-deal-back-to-basics-to-improve-roi/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T15:57:01.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:57:01.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Seal the deal: Back to basics to improve ROI]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/-Q6eUSxvvlaTZ2MlJhCXE-cTsRs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KVHAZ7QJHVFXTD5OMXOUVFMWHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nitrogen Sealing Systems help cover up nitrogen, keeping it in the soil and available for the corn crop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/community-contributed/2026/04/07/calendar-help-pull-invasive-garlic-mustard/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T11:00:10.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:00:10.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Calendar: Help pull invasive garlic mustard ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/9fUR7D4ii54bFXnGoIX__vglJrk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EH3SSWIBMX52IRUKQNNHEMN4CU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Garlic mustard, an invasive species native to Europe, was introduced in the 1800s to North America for medicinal and culinary purposes. As an invader, it forms dense stands and produces compounds that inhibit seed germination of other species.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/06/economic-pulse-farmers-share-of-food-dollar-keeps-dwindling/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T23:50:00.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T23:50:00.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Economic Pulse: Farmers’ share of food dollar keeps dwindling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/9Qx3pi7faOpL8Kra6Czn0nVXFAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FUIJ6UD73RFGVMRBIY4QAN4X3A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A shopper compares beef prices at a grocery store in Mount Prospect in northeast Illinois.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/04/06/ffa-visits-hit-home-for-meier/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T21:10:00.415Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T21:10:00.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FFA visits hit home for Meier]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/Zt3aRkB4ovU6aD-ma048cKsHZIk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IBC22IJUYVCERL7G5Z4Z6QYXSA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Rep. Charlie Meier (right) visits with the Okawville FFA in his office during Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day. He credits his own time in his youth as an Okawville FFA and 4-H member that led to his service as a state legislator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/06/celebrating-american-agriculture-through-farm-250/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T19:30:00.422Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T19:30:00.422Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrating American agriculture through FARM 250]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/8oqtnxR8cDNSXa42PB1pJZJVMEo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VUF63Q5DWFAO7FV6XRFMIEGEPU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The American Farm Bureau Federation is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary through FARM 250, a celebration of the contributions of America’s farmers in helping to grow America into the nation it is today.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/04/06/compeer-financial-awards-ag-scholarships/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:50:00.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:50:00.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Compeer Financial awards ag scholarships]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/uepTLzrHIluqgWcqZXEjT2UPKuw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6ZKIOYIKS5B7HGLZOR3MP64MZE.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/03/31/the-agrinews-agriminute-podcast-how-tillage-shapes-nutrient-availability/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:44:48.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:44:48.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: How tillage shapes nutrient availability]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/zJ0UkI4myYs9qq0Ng-qEmnKlNfg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4ATYC5O5VZBRVKYIPC3QKXQTN4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmer holds a corn seed to be planted in one of his fields where he uses minimum tillage practices to improve yields and keep more carbon stored in the soil near Carlisle in western Indiana.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/03/28/prescribed-burn-rejuvenates-native-species/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:44:41.816Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:44:41.816Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prescribed burn rejuvenates native species]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/KDp9i453QdXwfO1sw0Oar8PUAKY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DMT5EIHWTBBARHMOWZPW4XF2CQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first step in a prescribed burn is creating a ring downwind around the outside of the wetland area to trap the fire within that unit, then moving the fire into the wetland. Crew members wearing protective gear use various hand tools such as shovels, fire rakes, fire brooms and swatters to control the fire. A water tank was also on standby if needed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/community-contributed/2026/04/05/extension-notebook-tree-topping-is-never-a-good-option/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:22:45.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:22:45.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Extension Notebook: Tree topping is never a good option]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/XRmbBPAl1WZSu-IJUeFO4y4lG3E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CHJY27GBABDHJAL6ALA5XEPNPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johnson]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/04/06/market-data/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T11:00:05.534Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:00:05.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market data]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/Vrj3uNoeh792H4eC8ZDD4wJJlRA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/74ODIX4MHBCQHNH5JYSXFJSWBY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Market data for week ending April 3, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/community-contributed/2026/04/05/early-spring-grazing-sets-stage-for-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T23:50:00.378Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-05T23:50:00.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Early spring grazing sets stage for season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/hABwhT1tzzsdq-GkiDWvw096gAk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J34BQQHYFFHELLIGFKP432U5Z4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Winter feed stores are dwindling and the urge to get cows to grass is escalating. Turning cows out on immature forages too early can have consequences. The biggest challenge is to avoid permanent damage by overgrazing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>