Root digs across five Midwest states were conducted in late July to evaluate the performance of a new mode of action to control corn rootworm.

Ken Kocher’s miniature farm display includes a working replica of the barn and crib that were on his family farm in his youth, along with tractors, trucks and other equipment.

Corn shelling is once again a job on Nathan Gudmunson’s farm operation.

Between wrapping up a challenging wheat harvest and managing other farm tasks, From the Fields reporter Clay Geyer has had little time to slow down.

Every farm lost takes with it generations of knowledge, community leadership and the heartbeat of local economies.

Purdue University always has a presence at the Indiana State Fair — and 2026 is no exception.

GeoKnife mechanically collects a uniform cross-section of soil at a controlled depth, helping reduce sample variability while making high-volume sampling more efficient.

A morning of applying fungicide and insecticide on 160 acres of corn was already in the books, and Jay Whalen was rinsing out the drone to ready for another round that afternoon.

The green tractor in the doorway of the Historic Farm Days’ Featured Brand Building looked out of place with seemingly the wrong color.

It has not been verified, but Dave Kestel’s blood may run red, white and blue.

A corn crib, which carries a bit of history itself, was given a fresh coat of paint when Mike Fogarty decided to add a special touch.

After nearly six decades of dairying and then writing deadlines, Alan Guebert has typed his final “-30-” as a weekly columnist.

Led by its 77 farmer-leaders, United Soybean Board approved a $122.5 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year, strategically allocating funds across vital research, promotion and education investments.

A new study by the University of Illinois and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois farmers could see a revenue loss if the state banned glyphosate.

Every summer, there comes a point when using the hay mower or rotary cutter starts to look tempting.

The parlor is the heart of a dairy business. But as equipment ages outdated technology can limit performance, make parts harder to find and increase service costs.

Spraying for weeds in corn and soybean fields has been completed on Cliff Lane’s farm and the next task will be spraying the crops with fungicide.

Overall agricultural conditions in the Corn Belt continue to be dampened by lower commodity prices, higher input costs and tighter credit.

An agreement announced by John Deere, the Federal Trade Commission and five states ensures farmers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools that help them and independent service technicians maintain and repair their current and future equipment.

Applications are now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s new grant opportunity to assist with the growth and development of women’s agriculture-related small businesses.

Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East.

The I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds turned bright orange for the four days of Historic Farm Days.

At a time when farmers are facing the toughest economic environment we’ve seen in a generation, we need every tool available to help strengthen farm income and create new opportunities for agriculture.

Heat stress is not something to ignore.

While weather and markets continue to test farmers, southern Indiana farmer Deidra Roell said there are reasons to be hopeful as harvest approaches.

The national debt’s influence reaches into nearly every corner of our economy.

Despite the fluctuation in available funding, farmers are still encouraged to utilize the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The use of AI in agriculture has potential to enhance efficiency through precision agriculture, optimize resource use and improved production.

Farmers are invited to deepen their agronomic knowledge at Precision Planting’s free, full-day summer sessions: the Radicle Summit and Precision Technology Institute Agronomy Days.

At a time when commodity prices remain under pressure and margins are already thin, higher operating expenses will place additional strain on farm viability, reports Jim Henry.

Lake County Farm Bureau has invited elected officials, school representatives and their families to attend the annual Evening on the Farm event July 24 at Kleine Dairy Farm.

Plans are underway for the 26th annual Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor and Truck Show, set for July 18 at Waterman Lions Park.

Results of a new study about women in agriculture were unveiled by American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee.

The latest projections highlight the challenges farmers continue to face as input costs remain elevated with historically low commodity prices.

Take a step back in time to a place where stories are shared of bygone days — simpler, yet harder times — and see the iron that drove American agriculture.

An Allis-Chalmers Gathering of the Orange national show will be held July 9-12 during I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club’s Historic Farm Days.

Three historic milestones will be observed July 9-12 during this year’s Historic Farm Days.

A 1971 Allis-Chalmers 190 XT Series III tractor is the grand prize at Historic Farm Days.

It will be a memorable year at the Historic Farm Days, set for July 9-12, with the celebration of special anniversaries.

As we gather this Fourth of July, it’s worth remembering and mentioning that the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world happens because farmers and ranchers continue showing up every day despite the challenges.

Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year, reports Jim Henry.

Busch Light announced the return of its limited-edition farming can design, honoring farmers and America’s 250th anniversary.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Polaris Off-Road Vehicles announced the release of an exclusive, limited-edition 1776 custom Ranger Crew XD 1500 NorthStar.

Rain showers over the past several weeks have resulted in challenges to spray for weeds and sidedress anhydrous on Wessels Family Farm.

Corn and soybeans struggled for a week or two after planting during the flash drought, but a few passing showers have sent corn past "knee-high by Fourth of July" by leaps and bounds.

Eleven years of on-farm data puts some proof in the pudding in terms of what conservation practices can do for a farming operation.

Four outstanding FFA members involved with raising livestock, conducting research projects and painting farm equipment were named top in the state during the Stars Over Illinois Ceremony.

This summer, Heritage Tractor is hitting the road with a mission.

I’m getting way behind on cultivating, and the corn — and weeds — aren’t waiting.

Passersby to one of Jay Whalen’s soybean fields may take a second glance when they see him driving a roller over his crop.