From canning vegetables to volunteering at Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair, Mindy Orschell is enjoying the final few weeks of summer on — and off — the farm.

Many of us know the importance of road safety during planting and harvest seasons. However, less may realize that road safety is critical during the growing season, too, specifically at intersections.

Before railroads were established in Illinois, cattle and hog farmers drove their animals to livestock markets and processing facilities.

American Agri-Women’s 30th Symposium was held at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington.

Although Elaina and Garrett Fales have no farming background, they have developed a cut flower production farm that markets primarily to florists.

A Wisconsin dairy farmer alleged in a federal lawsuit that the Trump administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers by continuing programs that favor minorities.

Women who own or manage farmland or who have an interest in farming are invited to a Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

Women involved in the agricultural industry are generally expected to live a triple-duty lifestyle that can lead to depression and anxiety.

As planting season rolls on, southern Indiana From the Fields contributor Mindy Orschell shared an update on farm life with AgriNews.

Mental fitness is a personal understanding that individuals have the ability to build a happier and more productive life.

Brooke Taylor stumbled into becoming an inspirational speaker. It was not something she had set as a career goal.

Focusing on soil health is important for farmers since soil fertility is not inexhaustible.

Women have the capability to be the voice of reason when it comes to safety in the agricultural industry.

Meet Mindy Orschell, AgriNews’ new From the Fields contributor in southern Indiana.

Acres of plants including cacti, succulents, bedding plants, perennials and orchids are growing in greenhouses at Altman Plants.

American Farmland Trust focuses on protecting farmland, keeping farmers on the land and promoting sound farming practices.

High school and college ladies spent a day learning about career opportunities directly from women working in numerous types of agricultural-related jobs.

Attending the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event at Southern Illinois University provided Suma Dommati the opportunity to continue to build her agricultural network.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Women in Agribusiness Student Scholarship Award.

Members of Illinois Agri-Women gathered for their annual meeting to elect new officers, conduct association business and learn about several Illinois agricultural organizations.

The Illinois Agri-Women organization is offering four scholarships for females studying agriculture.

Indiana Farm Bureau leaders Randy Kron and Isabella Chism were reelected to positions at American Farm Bureau Federation at the organization’s national convention.

The Hayden family of Hayden Grove Farms was honored as a finalist for the 2025 Indiana Farm Family of the Year Award.

Greensburg farmer Tim Gauck was reelected as president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, the state’s corn checkoff program.

The 2025 Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year educates children where the food they eat daily comes from in an informative and fun way.

A group of agricultural diplomats from around the world visited Indiana, including touring a family farm.

Harvest is on pace for the Rahn family to finish earlier in 2024 than they have in many years.

Registration for the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention is officially open. Whether you are a seasoned attendee or thinking of joining us for the first time, this is an event you do not want to miss.

Registration is now open for CattleCon 2025, which will be held Feb. 4-6 in San Antonio. This annual event is “where the beef industry meets” to conduct business, attend educational sessions and enjoy family fun.

A desire to garden and grow food has developed into a cut flower farm for Anna Guziak-Prochnicka.

Women who own or manage farmland or who have an interest in farming are invited to the Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has received a $135,000 grant from the Chicago Community Trust to support the growth of the local food system in McHenry County.

The earth provides an overabundance of food, but the distribution of that food is the struggle.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is looking for the next singing sensation to open CattleCon 2025, scheduled to take place Feb. 4-6 in San Antonio.

The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Women in Ag Meeting: Ideas Inc. — How to Add Conservation to Your Land will be held Aug. 6 in Pontiac.

The Illinois Agri-Women organization has awarded five scholarships for students studying agriculture.

A resolution was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer.

When I first joined Farm Bureau as a young farmer, my goal was simple: to make a positive impact and uplift the lives of my fellow farmers.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to three young women pursuing careers in agriculture.

Recently, I was asked to describe myself without saying I was a wife or mother and that hit me a bit differently. After all, as parents, it is hard for us to see beyond that.

Midwest Dairy, the checkoff organization representing over 4,000 dairy farmers in a 10-state region, announced that Corey Scott of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, has been named its new CEO.

State FFA President Thaddeus Bergschnider, Vice President Eric Wisley, Reporter Cooper Nelson, Secretary Riley Kessler and Treasurer Benjamin Bremmer are nine months through their year as state officers.

There are many reasons for choosing a career in agriculture.

Students learn in a variety of ways and for some the best way is through hands-on activities.

From a window atop my grandfather’s old barn, you can see my family’s whole farm, from the hayfields to the chicken houses to the pasture where the mama cows are grazing.

Three superior members of the Illinois Agri-Women were honored with awards during the group’s annual meeting.

Whether it’s caring for expectant sows, introducing Peoria County fourth-graders to baby pigs or steering the Illinois Pork Producers Association as its new president, Cheryl Cowser Walsh approaches each task with a positive mindset.

The Illinois Agri-Women organization is offering five scholarships for females studying agriculture.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Women Changing the Face of Agriculture career exploration event to be held March 1 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

Delegates elected Janis Highley as second vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau at the organization’s annual meeting.