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.

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years.

The Precision Technology Institute Farm kicked off its annual field days with visitors from near and far.

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.

Farmers will have a new option for controlling corn rootworms with Syngenta’s Opello insecticide.

Budget reconciliation legislation that includes farm safety net enhancements, higher reference prices and biofuel tax credits was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Drones can now detect subtle soybean canopy damage from dicamba at one ten-thousandth of the herbicide’s label rate — simulating vapor drift — eight days after application.

I’ve been doing a lot of trucking, spraying, machinery repairs. Wheat was fantastic this summer.

The herd at the University of Illinois dairy farm provides animals for research projects, as well as an opportunity for students to learn about dairy herd management.

All the feed for the University of Illinois farms — including poultry, beef, dairy and swine — are formulated at the Feed Technology Center.

The first herbicide application in a field impacts the crops throughout the growing season.

Identifying their business goal will help cattlemen determine where to allocate dollars in their operation.

As the Indiana State Fair approaches, Jeanette Merritt is preparing for two of her favorite weeks of the year.

Incorporating cover crops into their regenerative farming system has been a learning process for the Riskedal family this spring.

With just a couple months left until harvest, fields across the region are in the height of growing season.

It never ceases to amaze me how otherwise rational adults can turn into combative middle schoolers the moment certain hot-button topics hit the table.

William Henert spends a significant amount of his time during this period of the growing season spraying crop protection products on the corn, soybean and seed corn crops on the northern Illinois farm.

Connect with crop experts and innovators during the Illinois Wheat Association’s annual Summer Wheat Forum.

Even small Midwestern farms can harness the power of AI to boost productivity without breaking the bank.

The 2025 Indiana Barn Foundation Barn Tour will be held in LaGrange County on Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dan Parker and family had a full schedule since AgriNews’ last visit in late May, including the FFA convention and the opening of fair season.

“Summertime, when the livin’ is easy.” That line from a well-known song couldn’t be further from the truth.

Farming is all about being resilient, and Mindy Orschell and her family have had to be just that as weather challenges impacted planting this spring.

Timing sure was tricky this year and continues to be an issue with spraying and sidedressing the crops.

As another large dust storm impacted Illinois, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle and stay in the field rather than across roadways.

As the nation was celebrating its bicentennial, five farming history enthusiasts came up with an idea that has since blossomed into a large organization and a popular annual event.

New items are added each year to the exhibits at the museum located in the former Penfield school on the showgrounds of the Historic Farm Days, set for July 10-13.

Sherry Schaefer has a long history with the Oliver tractor world.

A huge perk to the Historic Farm Days schedule are the demonstrations that occur around the grounds over the four days. Between crop picking, examples of old farming practices and new technology demonstrations, there is a lot to see and do.

Tractors ranging from pre-1940 antiques to 10,500-pound farm stock will compete in the Historic Farm Days tractor pulls.

The next generation of classic farm equipment restoration enthusiasts used his time and talent to prepare the grand prize in this year’s I&I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club drawing.

Looking for tractor parts, tools, lawn mowers, implements or other items? Chances are the Trading Post at Historic Farm Days may have it.

Beneath the red, white and blue fanfare lays a story that’s just as rooted in the soil as it is in our history books — because when America declared independence, it was farmers who helped make that freedom possible.

Sidedressing anhydrous ammonia and herbicide applications are the focus for the Henert family now that they are almost done with planting.

Looking out our backdoor it’s about as good as we could ask for. The corn stands are about the best we’ve ever had.

America’s certified organic acreage fell almost 11% between 2019 and 2021. Many farmers have been asking: Is organic farming just a word?

Effective grain management is key to overcoming summer challenges, helping farmers preserve grain quality while giving them the flexibility to sell when market conditions are most favorable.

A wise-old rancher told me last year, “I can lead you to knowledge, but I can’t make you think.”

We don’t have as much trouble with engine overhauls or transmission rebuild as we used to, but we fight the electronic side of things awfully bad.

Four FFA students were named Stars over Indiana for their exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experiences.

A new, free guide for creating accessible farm shops was published by the National AgrAbility Project.

This is the second in a series of columns featuring conversations with state Farm Bureau presidents about current issues in agriculture.

The Jersey cows are lined up waiting their turn for the afternoon milking as Ken Ropp and Brett Yoder readied the parlor equipment.

Demonstrations, equipment and education will be the features of the Illinois Forage Expo on July 30.

President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.

Beck’s announced that it is extending its partnership with the National Tractor Pullers Association through 2027.

Opportunities and market diversity for soybean farmers were on full display during a recent tour of the Incobrasa Industries.

It took just short of four weeks for Dan Parker to finally get the last seed in the ground.

It has been almost a month since we finished planting corn and soybeans, and now we are praying for a measurable rainfall and sunny days to stimulate growth.

A beautiful day presented itself at Eby Field as the sun gradually peaked down through the clouds on the legacy of one man’s dream.