Market conditions matter, but the policy and economic environment can shape how farmers view what comes next.

While basis has broadly weakened since the start of September, the regional picture tells a more interesting story.

Merck Animal Health announced it has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to nine future bovine veterinarians in partnership with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation.

Farmers are feeling better about their financial future, but that optimism has not translated into stronger plans for machinery and building investments.

Corey Lacey was named executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.

For three decades, AgriNews and Beck’s have celebrated the dedication and achievements of an outstanding Indiana farm family, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to agriculture and their community.

Celebrating its 90th year as a family-owned seed company, Beck’s discussed new data-driven management tools and plant research insights during its annual Becknology Days.

Corn basis weakened across much of the eastern Corn Belt in August, but soybean basis told a very different story.

Long-term profitability will depend less on producing a good crop and more on earning a profitable price for it, predicts Jim Henry.

Farmers were optimistic about the agricultural economy in August, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition hosted a first-of-its-kind contest for youth as part of the Heart of America Grazing Conference in Effingham.

There isn't one lease that's always best. The right structure depends on how much risk you're willing to take and how much upside you're trying to capture.

Today’s combination of elevated input costs and tighter commodity margins is changing the way farmers think about risk.

Fed cattle prices are near record highs. So, why aren’t cattle finishers necessarily making record profits?

Silage harvest is a busy time and brings with it potential hazards that can cause injury or death.

Elevated production costs may be limiting agricultural producers’ willingness or ability to expand, says Jim Henry.

Farm growth expectations vary among U.S. farms, and those expectations appear to be linked to how producers view their financial position, investment opportunities and the broader outlook for agriculture.

Registration is open for the annual Lambing School hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association.

Foliar diseases are popping up in cornfields, with gray leaf spot most prevalent, according to an update from Purdue Extension plant pathologist Darcy Telenko.

After three months of declines, the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose in July from 113 to 126.

Organic corn earned substantially more than conventional corn over the past five years. So, why aren’t more farmers making the switch?

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

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.

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

Indiana sits at the intersection of human health, animal health and plant science — a rare concentration of expertise where breakthrough science creates real-world impact.

Farmer sentiment dropped again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June.

Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing.

Purdue Extension is transforming its infrastructure, transitioning to a statewide organization with 12 regions, with county-based 4-H programs.

Four Indiana FFA members were named Stars over Indiana at the state convention, an honor for their had work in and outside of the classroom.

Tar spot has been detected in Indiana for the first time this growing season in Randolph County.

A look at women whose contributions significantly shaped agriculture — trailblazers at the national, state or local level — is illuminating.

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.

4-H members can learn about artificial intelligence through a tool created by Purdue Extension called “AI or Me?”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden visited Indianapolis to meet with leaders across Indiana’s ag and bioscience community.

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

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.

Mark Read has been involved in his community in a variety of roles over the years, and after retiring from farming, he was able to expand his volunteer work to well beyond north-central Illinois.

Inside a greenhouse filled with herbs and vegetables, adults with intellectual disabilities are learning job skills and growing confidence through a program called Watch Us Farm.

At a time when many high school students are generations removed from farm life, Indian Creek Ag Teacher Joe Dunn is showing them the importance of agriculture.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

A new nitrogen insurance tool could help farmers boost profitability and improve environmental health, according to researchers at Purdue University.

Indiana Pork partnered with the National Pork Producers Council to host a LEADR — Leadership, Education, Advocacy Development and Resources — training at Purdue University.

Northwest Indiana youth in grades 3-12 are invited to explore the exciting world of urban agriculture and local food systems through the 2026 4-H Urban Agriculture Youth Program, hosted by Purdue Extension Lake County.

A team of Purdue University students won a $20,000 grand prize at the Student Soybean Innovation Competition for creating a soy-based adhesive tape.

A team of Purdue University students won first place in the food track of the 2026 Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

The 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day will be held July 16, hosted by Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Purdue Extension.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the registration of Over-the-Top Dicamba products for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Weed resistance is a problem for many corn and soybean farmers that is likely to continue.

Seven U.S. grain dust explosions in 2025 caused 10 injuries and four fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary.