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.

Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage.

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.

With optimism for the cattle business remaining strong, nearly 700 cattle producers from across the country gathered in Colorado, for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.

Succession planning in family farming operations requires more than just financial arrangements and legal documents.

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

Additional financial support is critical to offset trade-related losses, rising input costs and the deep financial pressure facing U.S. row crop and specialty crop producers.

Balance and strength training do not require large movements or complicated routines to be effective. Small, consistent exercises can help improve stability, build muscle support and reduce the risk of falls over time.

Leuprolide, commonly known as Lupron or Eligard, is a standard hormone therapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer.

Rich, smoky romesco brings a taste of Spain to the table with roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds, garlic and olive oil.

Throughout the 19th century, American families had many ways of transforming fabric scraps into useful rugs.

A rotational grazing system at Rincker Simmentals is designed to provide forage for the cowherd during the majority of the year.

Virtual fencing systems remove the boundaries of where cattle, sheep and goat producers have the opportunity to graze their animals.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition wrapped up the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference by recognizing three Illinois producers with the Master Grazier Award: Rick Adams, Terry Becherer and Perry Hottes.

Hoosier farmers will be honored at the Indiana State Fair as part of the 2026 Featured Farmers program hosted by the fair and Corteva.

The 2026 Indiana State Fair will come to town Aug. 7-23, with the fair closed on Mondays, featuring new attractions and entertainment.

Indiana’s commodity organizations will feature a mouthwatering lineup of new foods at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.

Fairgoers can save money at the Indiana State Fair with advance discounts, theme days, family packages and daily deals.

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

It is important to break the stigma around mental health challenges and encourage those struggling to reach out for help.

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.

Illinois Agri-Women announced the three Legacy Farm Family Award winners for the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America, or GoAg3, initiative.

It was a memorable day for a select group of women who attended Girls Who Grill, an exclusive event designed to build confidence around grilling.

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.

As the country celebrates 250 years of independence, many Americans still remember the bicentennial celebration held in 1976.

Although Trinette Olin worked on writing a children’s book for many years, it took retirement for her to complete the project.

This is the final Farm & Food File. None of it would have been possible without you.

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

Alan Guebert experienced countless changes over his long career as an ag journalist, ranging from technology to news coverage.

It’s America’s 250th birthday — and the “world’s largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in extraordinary style.

Farmer leaders of the Illinois Corn Growers Association recently advocated for their peers on Capitol Hill.

One batch of juicy "Every Week Chicken" today means faster, easier dinners all week long.

Social Security's 2027 cost‑of‑living adjustment is projected at 3.7%, the biggest rise since 2022, but higher Medicare Part B premiums and other Medicare costs may offset the benefit increase for retirees.

The problem with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is that breathing gets obstructed, and although obstruction occurs with both inspiration and exhalation, it's mostly when a person breathes out that symptoms occur.

The campaign to have a Mountain Day was a longstanding cause for hiking and mountain-related groups, who wanted to celebrate Japan's terrain and its connection to the nation's geography and culture.

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.

Few phrases in rural America carry more weight than eminent domain.

U.S. gas prices have climbed back above $4 a gallon nationally, driven by renewed military conflict and supply disruptions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

It’s been nearly a decade since Congress last passed a farm bill, making a new one long overdue.

Creamy polenta provides the perfect bed for savory Italian sausage, peppers and onions.

Over the past few weeks, several countries, including the United States, have reported a fresh increase in COVID-19 infections.

Hemicrania continua is an unusual type of headache syndrome. It’s often misdiagnosed, with 50% of people not receiving a correct diagnosis for eight years.

For art glass collectors, a peachblow vase can be as much of a treat as a perfectly ripe peach at the peak of its season.

The 37th annual Ice Cream Social was hosted by American Dairy Association Indiana with proceeds benefiting Indiana Sports Corp.

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.

At Christmas, I told my wife we’d do one of her bucket-list items: go to Alaska for two weeks.

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