As days lengthen and soil temperatures begin inching upward, cool-season forages slowly wake from dormancy.

Continuing a nine-week upward trend attributed largely to geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the national average diesel price increased another 21.2 cents to $5.071, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Farm owners, elevator operators, and those who work around grain will learn about the dangers of dust explosions, machine guarding, how to spot bad ladders, and more.

Improving farm drainage tiles in Illinois can be very challenging because most farmland is owned by absentee landowners rather than by the farmer.

The U.S. average on-highway diesel fuel price surged by 96.2 cents to a record $4.859 per gallon, the largest one-week increase since 1994, driven by escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students.

Dairy foods continue to play an important role in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Prices for both gasoline and diesel are currently surging due to the direct military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on Feb. 28.

Learn about starting a flock and considerations throughout the year.