The National Pork Producers Council announced the induction of Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum.



The September-seeded rye really greened up with the rain and temperatures, so some grazing may be taking place soon.



I know a lot of people were thinking, and maybe rightfully so, that our region could use moisture. I beg to differ.


Markup of the new farm bill is underway and Illinois pork producers got a first-hand account of the legislation by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair.




A fifth-generation hog farmer was seated as Illinois Pork Producers Association president during its annual meeting at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.