For many farm families in Indiana, the farm represents both legacy and livelihood. Protecting valuable assets through insurance is essential, but high input costs and low commodity prices are adding strain to already tight farm budgets.

When it comes to highly pathogenic avian influenza, biosecurity is the key to mitigating the risk of disease spread.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is not a dairy-specific virus. It is the same virus that can infect poultry and other species.

After his first year as state veterinarian, Kyle Shipman is proud of the work done by the state Board of Animal Health in 2025.

The Indiana Pacers just gave fans another reason to cheer for every long-range shot.

A joint research project by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding and the University of Minnesota presented new findings on the genetic basis of lameness in dairy cows at the World Dairy Expo.

While winter grazing can work, understanding the physiological stress it places on forage plants — and planning for recovery — is critical to long-term pasture health.

One way to make more money with beef cows is to save some money.

Smith Family Farms focuses on meeting environmental goals with a cow herd, cover crops and no-till planting.

Enhancing cattle herds with trusted genetics can strengthen beef operations. Get started by attending the annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale at 11 a.m. on Feb. 19 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team earned national recognition this season, placing in the top five at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and being named the 2026 National Western Stock Show Senior College Champion Team in Denver.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has opened applications for summer 2026 semester internships in the association’s headquarters in Colorado and office in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, but there are still some gaps.

Agricultural economic conditions are largely unchanged from mid-November through early January, according to surveys conducted across Federal Reserve Districts in the Corn Belt.

Midwest Dairy announced it is now seeking students to apply for the Illinois division educational scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer students whole milk, 2% milk and flavored and unflavored options.

After over 20 years in business, Ropp Jersey Cheese made its final batch of cheese Jan. 26 and will close its retail store Feb. 7.

Indiana pork farmers are concerned about House Bill 1137, which would move our state toward food regulations similar to those used in Europe.

As farmers, we’re proud of the role we play in feeding America. All we ask is that nutrition policy recognizes the full picture — and that lawmakers remember you can’t build a healthy diet without a strong farm economy to support it.

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.

More than 100 Indiana FFA students traveled to the Statehouse to meet with lawmakers, participate in policy discussions and learn firsthand how state government works at the 2026 Advocacy Day.

Isn’t it time that consumers be allowed to choose the best beef in the world produced under the best of conditions?

Newborn beef on dairy calves are highly dependent on maternal antibodies much like Holstein calves.

The deadline for producers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program is Feb. 26.

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.

The stage is set for tighter and potentially more volatile milk markets ahead, reports Jim Henry.

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

Heirloom and ancient grains are grown on Hazzard Free Farm without any chemical pesticides.

The Illinois Agri-Women organization has awarded four scholarships for females studying agriculture.

Many of the changes in the new food guidelines issued recently by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services were red meat to farmers and ranchers.

The Illinois Beef Expo is back Feb. 19-22 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance has opened registration for its 2026 Stakeholders Summit, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein.”

Parasites are a hidden drain on cattle performance, quietly stealing productivity and profit from herds across the country.

Today’s rock-bottom feed prices cancel out payments that would otherwise help us get through the struggles that too-low milk prices bring with them.

World Dairy Expo announced the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of the expo’s 2026 Dairy Cattle Show.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve on the Illinois FSA state committee.

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch broke ground on a new egg processing plant in Kendallville in northeast Indiana.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a memorandum to establish priorities for this year’s research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Managing an adaptive grazing management system is a thinking person’s game.

Wool is being featured again at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

We hope this new push for healthy red meat will convince more folks to go find out that good food is good medicine.

This year will mark the 10th anniversary of R-CALF USA’s successful legal effort to reform, albeit partially, the government-mandated beef checkoff program.

With cattle herds at historic lows and input costs high, Jim Henry predicts beef prices will remain elevated for the foreseeable future.

Dairy farmers are invited to the 2026 Indiana Dairy Producers regional meetings this winter.

Dairy calves are an investment in the future of the dairy operation and the treatment they receive early in life impacts their future milk production.

With lower grain prices, higher interest rates and increased production costs, some farms are facing a challenging financial situation.

January is a natural time to reflect back, think forward and set the stage for a more resilient grazing season.

Meat production was the most commonly reported primary production type across all flock sizes in the National Animal Health Monitoring System Sheep 2024 study.

The 2026 Quad Cities Farm Equipment Show will showcase the latest tools and technology in agriculture — everything to help farmers get the job done.

A documentary called “The Beck Family: A Home-Grown Legacy” has officially premiered and is available to watch for free online.