A free concert, featuring Cherry Pie and Burn N’ Bush, will be the highlight at the Grandstand Track on Aug. 7 during the Carroll County Fair.

The Boone County Fair Association announced a change of pace for Grandstand entertainment Saturday at the Boone County Fair.

Pro wrestling, LEGOs and butter sculpting contests are among the new events at the Lee County Fair and 4-H Show.

One week of nonstop action is slated for the Champaign County Fair that’s been making memories since 1852.

The Marshall-Putnam Stars and Stripes A-Fair will feature daily patriotic themes and an “American Idol” favorite.

The Fairbury Fair is celebrating is 150th birthday with two nights of Grandstand concerts featuring national artists and a busy five days of fun.

Two nights of Demo Derby excitement are planned at the Grandstand during the 123rd Will County Fair, Aug. 26-30.

The 2026 Queen Contest is set for the opening day of the Ogle County Fair on July 29.

The Lake County Fair will return Aug. 7-16 as fairgoers celebrate one of northwest Indiana’s largest summer traditions.

The 180th LaPorte County Fair will be held July 11-18, featuring a full lineup of livestock shows and family activities.

The 102nd Jasper County Fair will be held July 25-Aug. 1, featuring an “America 250” patriotic theme in celebration of the country’s 250th year.

The 107th Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair will be held July 13-18, bringing the community together with good food, 4-H shows, a carnival and entertainment for the whole family.

State lawmakers approved a $55.9 billion budget that included current-level funding for the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Exceptional FFA members from across the state who have developed extensive Supervised Agricultural Experience projects will be highlighted during the 98th annual Illinois FFA State Convention, set for June 9-11.

American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. hosted the 52nd Rookie Celebration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, celebrating this year’s rookie drivers for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Another class of young people will soon head out to find their place in the world. No matter how far they roam, they will carry a piece of home with them. And home is always rooting for them.

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva announced the 2026 Featured Farmers lineup, putting the spotlight on the faces behind Indiana agriculture.

Watching high school students become successful in their careers has been a highlight for Joe Steffen as the agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Newark Community High School.

The Brookfield Aces 4-H club is like a large family where members are encouraged to help each other with their projects, community service activities and fundraisers.

Northwest Indiana youth in grades 3-12 are invited to explore the exciting world of urban agriculture and local food systems through the 2026 4-H Urban Agriculture Youth Program, hosted by Purdue Extension Lake County.

It is important for everyone to do things that fill up their mind, body and spirit.

The Indiana State Fair and Indianapolis Indians are partnering to present this year’s state fair theme, “Always a Hit.”

St. Joseph Ag Days will be held April 10-12 this spring as a free, interactive way for families to learn about agriculture.

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus to award 30 Rural Development Grants totaling $120,000 to support local projects across the state.

Broadcasting legend and farmer advocate and friend Orion Samuelson died March 16, WGN Radio announced.

In another move toward shaping future dairy champions, Midwest Dairy announced the 2026 Illinois Dairy Ambassadors.

AgriNews and Beck’s are proud to announce the Poynter Family of Putnam County as the 2026 Indiana Farm Family of the Year.

When the stress of farming feels too much, Ray and Heather Poynter lace up their running shoes and head outside.

From conferences to company visits, the Illinois FFA major state officers have stayed very busy over the past month.

Five students at Purdue University have been selected to serve as Indiana’s newest dairy ambassadors, representing the industry at community events and outreach efforts throughout the year.

Auction innovations, leadership and operational strategies, state competitions, and fellowship will be featured as the Illinois State Auctioneers Association celebrates its 78th anniversary at the annual convention and trade show.

The Bacon Bar and Brunch is the annual legislative breakfast for the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy Committee.

Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair.

Compeer Financial has refreshed its corporate philanthropic program under Compeer Giving.

The Indiana State Fair earned several honors at the 2025 International Association of Fairs and Expos Convention & Trade Show in Denver.

The Illini Bluffs FFA Chapter in Glasford is the Illinois recipient of $2,500 from Compeer Financial’s Giving Tuesday contest.

Christmas Nights of Lights, a drive-thru light show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center, is returning through Dec. 31 this year.

The Illinois Corn Growers Association’s prestigious World of Corn Award was presented to Mark Schneidewind, honoring four decades of agricultural leadership with Farm Bureau.

The news that the last American penny has been minted feels a bit like watching an old barn finally sag to the ground.

Two Hoosier chefs were honored with titles at the 2025 World Food Championships, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis.

Farm income concerns along with state and federal issues continue to be a focus of Illinois Farm Bureau.

Indiana Farm Bureau announced the winners of the 2025 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards.

A new economic impact report shows there’s more to Illinois farms than just corn, soybeans and wheat along the highways.

Since an early April low, live cattle prices took an upward turn that continued through September, but there are other concerns the industry is facing.

After enjoying the Labor Day weekend, the Illinois FFA major state officers were back at it with chapter visit rehearsals to help get them better prepared for going on the road.

Attendance at the Illinois State Fair and the Du Quoin State Fair combined for over 1 million visitors in 2025.

This year I had the crazy idea that a duck would be a nice addition to the farm. Well, in the end I ended up with six ducks.

I can’t control what others say — but I can choose to speak up, share facts and encourage curiosity over fear.

The Glass Barn at the Indiana State Fair saw record-breaking attendance this summer, according to the Indiana Soybean Alliance.

Now in its second year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence honors a veteran or service member for outstanding contributions to agriculture and local communities.