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.

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.

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.

Everything is looking really good. We’re very happy with the way things are looking and coming up.

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

Pastures are looking pretty good so far, but rainfall will determine how successful the grazing season turns out.

Everything seems 10 days early. All the first-crop hay was harvested in late May as the weather turned favorable for drying.

Corn and soybean stands look good on Cliff Lane’s farm, and he has not found any issues with emergence.

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined from 121 in April to 119 in May, driven primarily by worsening views of current conditions on the farm.

Life on the farm now smells like hard work, sunshine and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after a rain, leather gloves and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines.

These five students have been selected district winners for the Star in Agribusiness award after an extensive process of evaluating the students and their record books.

The winner of the Star in Agricultural Placement award will be announced during the Wednesday afternoon session of the Illinois FFA State Convention starting at 2 p.m.

Illinois FFA state proficiency winners are selected based on members’ outstanding skills in recordkeeping, leadership and scholastic achievement.

Deidra Roell is a fifth-generation grain farmer in Washington County in southern Indiana.

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

Early-season scouting is about more than checking a box — it’s about understanding what your field is telling you.

With corn and soybean planting finished, Chad Bell is focusing on evaluating the stands and completing tissue sampling and soil testing.

A unique two-day class for first-time agriculture applicators came about to fill a void.

A pair of instructors with a combined 80-plus years of experience in the applicator and ag retail space will lead a unique class beginning this summer.

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle — and that’s not an easy ask.

Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why.

Across Oahu’s North Shore, an area famed for its big-wave surfing, the small farms that help supply the island’s food are struggling after back-to-back storms in March brought the state’s worst flooding in two decades.

The 7th Federal Reserve District’s “good” farmland values increased 3% year over year, but dipped 1% over the last two quarters on average.

Brad Zimmerman’s father, Phil, was an early adopter of no-till and always looking for ways to improve his farm. He is now carrying on the idea of looking outside the box with an even more holistic approach to crop production that focuses on plant and soil health.

Corn and soybean planting is complete on Wessels’ Family Farm in DeKalb County in northern Illinois, even though planting started a little later than originally planned.

The National AgrAbility Project published its 35-year summary report, “Adapting. Not Quitting.”

In observance of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the Mid-State Collectors Club will host a tractor drive on June 20.

Once sheared and the fleece is flipped over to reveal the underside, the true color shows through. This is especially true with the light gray Shetlands in the flock.

I expect next fall the replacement ewe lambs to be setting price records with the great demand we’ve encountered.

I’m praying we have everything planted by the end of May, but it sure doesn’t look promising. The cover crops and wheat crop looks fantastic, despite the challenges of the daily freeze and frost watches.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

Illinois agricultural producers impacted by recent severe weather — including tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail — can access technical and financial assistance from the USDA.

Tyler Main took a temporary westward detour after graduating from Illinois State University 10 years ago this month.

Big changes will be happening over the summer for the agricultural rooms at Heyworth High School.

Preparing for taxes and the transition of farming operations from one generation to the next is important for farm families.

Poverty is deepening and hunger is increasing across Cuba, a country of nearly 10 million people.

Scouting emerging corn and soybeans provides both a chance to determine that crop’s current needs as well as guidance to correct any mistakes next year.

As we continue the great ride with cattle prices we still must do some things well to be as profitable as possible.

When Jay Whalen was hired as a seed specialist 17 years ago, he began using his farm for testing the company’s various products.

I planted soybeans for two days, we then switched to planting corn for two days and then quit knowing the rain was coming. We only ran two days each, but I got half the beans in and half the corn in.

During the century’s first three decades, American businesses fought to reign supreme on the farm by developing a reliable, affordable tractor.

Planting corn and soybeans on Bell Family Farms has started for the 2026 growing season.

For decades, farmers and ranchers have been begging antitrust officials for probes into concentrated industries like meatpacking, seed, fertilizer, machinery and grain merchandising.

Southern Illinois planters began rolling in the latter half of March after an extended stretch of warm, dry conditions.

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

Like other farmers across the nation, my work is not a job, but a calling.

There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.