By Jim Patrico, DTN/The Progressive Farmer, 2020 Photo of the Year Winner
Judges’ Comments
This set of photos is a superb example of visual storytelling. There isn’t a weak photo in the bunch. The photographer obviously did their homework and took time and effort to not only get the big images, but the detail. Exceptional portraits. Truly one of the best group of images.
Professional Agricultural Photography at it’s best.
Simply every single image in this photo essay is striking. It also shows the photographer’s versatility and ability to make the ordinary, extraordinary. A fantastic group of photos .
In Platte River Valley 
Platte River Valley near Grand Island, Nebraska town with ethanol plant is Wood River, Nebraska aerial photos 
Platte River Valley near Grand Island, Nebraska town with ethanol plant is Wood River, Nebraska aerial photos 
Caleb Cellingham, 17, and Caden Gooder, 8, rake leaves for neighbor Pat Yonker. 
Doug Tonniges Farm, Gresham, NE son Eric is with him in front of combine 
Platte River Valley near Grand Island, Nebraska town with ethanol plant is Wood River, Nebraska aerial photos 
piles of feed at beef feedlot in Phelps County NE. Waller Feedlot 
popcorn growers 
seed corn field 
Steve Peterson farm, Stromsburg, NE