I think we can all agree that the goal of improving health outcomes is a worthy goal — and it is supported by America’s farmers and ranchers.

The Make American Healthy Again Commission released is policy recommendation aimed at addressing chronic childhood disease.

Concerns expressed by agriculture groups when the preliminary Make Our Children Healthy Again draft was issued in May were quelled with the final strategy.

Jim Henry reveals how late-season diseases can significantly impact yield and profitability — and what farmers should do about it.

Illinois Soybean Association is recruiting farmers to host cover crop weed suppression trials starting this fall.

Dan Sanderson is the recipient of the 2025 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

As summer turns to fall, farmers are encouraged to evaluate some of the agronomic decision that were made this year.

Seed Genetics Direct’s 2025 Wheat Yield Contest entries averaged 110.5 bushels per acre, with an average test weight of 58.7 pounds per acre.

Christy Wright was named the next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, a non-profit focused on growing Indiana’s agbioscience economy.

An investment in farm drainage tile can boost crop yields, reduce financial risk and ultimately increase the long-term profitability of your farm.

This time of year, cranberry farmers across the country are getting ready to harvest the berries so they can be on Thanksgiving dinner plates.

Jim Henry reminds farmers that an effective harvest order will help protect yield potential.

Across major corn-growing states, climate change is fueling conditions that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.

A move in Brazil to suspend a soybean moratorium has scientists and environmentalists warning that losing the agreement could undermine years of progress in cutting deforestation in the Amazon.

U.S. winemakers have something to celebrate: the corks they’re popping aren’t subject to tariffs.

McLean County corn yields are estimated to be above the five-year average for the second straight year.

A recent change in climate policy by the Trump administration threatens to change everything on earth — from the fast-warming planet itself to all the life on it.

The Conservation Technology Information Center launched Conservation Connector — a free platform that links producers to conservation incentives and local assistance.

I noticed southern rust has finally made its way into northern part of Indiana. That is just one more thing to keep us on our toes in 2026.

Legislation establishing continuing education credits for pesticide license renewals was recently signed into law.

Dairy Management Inc. is accepting entries for its 2026 New Product Competition, inviting undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products that meet today’s consumer demands for bone and muscle health and weight management.

Work at a new research farm dedicated to advancing the Illinois Soybean Association’s farmer-focused efforts was featured at a media event.

As corn yields continue to climb, residue management will become increasingly important.

Struvite is a phosphorus fertilizer that dissolves in the presence of plant roots.

Moms who include dairy in their diet every day can significantly impact a child’s brain development, bone strength and immune system before they even take their first steps.

Farm drain tiles are vitally crucial to the success of Illinois crop production. These underground drainage systems help provide good soil-based crop growing conditions by removing excess water from the soil.

A wind-and-hail storm that rolled through Lee County in north-central Illinois has reduced the yield potential for crops on William Henert’s farm.

We had some tassel wrap, which was pretty scary for a while, but most of ears filled out.

Khalid Meksem, a distinguished professor of genome biotechnology and genetics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is one of 12 scientists named a 2025 Researcher to Know by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition.

Learning about regenerative farming practices triggered a love of farming for Jessica Davies.

Over the years we’ve explored the environmental and economic benefits of adjusting management practices to include conservation.

A report that U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised will improve the health of America’s children does not call on the government to make significant changes to its food or farming policies.

There was some tar spot coming up in our corn, and we wanted to get on top of that before it moved up and gets too close to the ear.

Numerous organizations sharing common goals aimed at protecting soil health and water quality joined in a “Cultivate Connections” luncheon during Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.

The new Illinois Soybean Association chair is a firm believer in achieving goals through collaboration.

Plant succession is a process where one plant community replaces another.

A diverse cover crop mix helps build soil organic matter, increase soil water-holding capacity and infiltration, and improve nutrient use efficiency.

Legislation banning carbon sequestration within the Mahomet Aquifer was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.

The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Women in Ag meeting — Specialty Crop Production and Our Soils.

President Donald Trump teased the announcement earlier, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it: a cane sugar-sweetened version of the beverage maker’s trademark soda will be released in the United States this fall.

As global temperatures rise under climate change, scientists are trying to better understand the effects on managed and wild bees as they pollinate crops, gather nectar, make honey and reproduce.

In the case of biological crop inputs, there are many handling, storage and management considerations regarding on-farm implementation. Fortunately, farmers do have resources to help navigate the novelty of biologicals.

The Precision Technology Institute Farm kicked off its annual field days with visitors from near and far.

The pruning of roots by corn rootworms can have a significant impact on yields.

We’ve received 5 to 6 inches of rain starting about July 4, and they have been regular, weekly rains. The crop is taking up the water fast.

One weather event completely changed the course of my farming operation. I was driving down the road and had to slow down because something was on the road — it was soil from our field.

How should a farmer prepare for an agronomy service call when there is a problem with the crop growing in the field?

Many of us know the importance of road safety during planting and harvest seasons. However, less may realize that road safety is critical during the growing season, too, specifically at intersections.

One of the great honors of my role as American Farm Bureau Federation president is sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers from across this country with leaders who are making decisions that directly impact our work, our families and our livelihoods.

Nominating petitions are now available for eligible wheat producers interested in becoming a candidate for the Illinois Wheat Development Board.