April was an extremely busy time, mostly because we welcomed a new granddaughter. Her name is Brynlee and she is doing well. We were lucky to spend more time in Georgia in April than Illinois.

Get ready for a fish-out-of-water journey into the world of dairy farming with Emmy-nominated sketch comedian and actress Vanessa Bayer.

This Illinois Beef Foundation announced eight young people from across the state as 2024 scholarship recipients.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced that applications are now open for two internships that give students an opportunity to support the cattle industry and gain valuable experience.

Many factors impact fertility and reproduction of dairy cows, including the nutrition of their rations.

Prairie Farms Dairy announced that the company is launching four new lactose-free dairy options in what it believes to be an underserved category.

Local, state and international representatives marked the grand opening of the North American Insect Innovation Center pilot facility.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging dairy producers to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.