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

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.

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.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition will host two Grazing Schools this September, giving producers across the state hands-on, practical instruction to help them implement and expand managed grazing on their own operations.

Girl Scouts of the USA is expanding its lineup with its first-ever dog treats, Patch Pals, alongside Sparkables, a brand-new allergy-friendly cookie for humans.

Total cattle inventory increased slightly for the first time since 2018, but the beef cow herd fell to 28.5 million head — a record low, indicating herd rebuilding remains limited, reports Jim Henry.

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Visit at least eight of the restaurants participating in the Illinois Pork Tenderloin Crawl by the end of November to earn an exclusive T-shirt.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase products, including pork, for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.