FeedSense system from AP automatically monitors feed bin levels with high accuracy and minimal maintenance.

Low-interest physical loss loans for producers are available for those impacted by any of the 12 natural disasters earlier this year in the Midwest.

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

If you really want to rebuild America’s cow herd, go where the cows are and listen to the people who own them.

For 25 years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have connected attendees with innovative dairy operations from across the globe.

Fall calving is starting to kick into a higher gear. We are at the time where the majority of the herd should starting dropping babies.

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

Members of the first-place winners of the 2026 Legacy Farm Family Award are involved with farming operations located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Content-creating moms and their families from the Chicagoland area visited farms to learn directly from farmers about how they raise livestock and grow crops on their operations.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest at the Indiana State Fair.

Chad Bell takes samples of his corn and soybeans plants each week throughout the growing season to get a better idea of the fertility that the plants are utilizing to produce grain.

A new egg building and pig barn were added to Little Hands on the Farm — a popular Indiana State Fair experience that helps children learn where their food comes from.

What makes a state fair so unique is it provides multiple, wide-ranging experiences within the same day.

A corn crib, which carries a bit of history itself, was given a fresh coat of paint when Mike Fogarty decided to add a special touch.

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.

Sometimes shared goals outside of agriculture can lead to opportunities that we could never have imagined.

Ken Kocher’s miniature farm display includes a working replica of the barn and crib that were on his family farm in his youth, along with tractors, trucks and other equipment.

Corn shelling is once again a job on Nathan Gudmunson’s farm operation.

Between wrapping up a challenging wheat harvest and managing other farm tasks, From the Fields reporter Clay Geyer has had little time to slow down.

It’s America’s 250th birthday — and the “world’s largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in extraordinary style.

While weather and markets continue to test farmers, southern Indiana farmer Deidra Roell said there are reasons to be hopeful as harvest approaches.

Chad Bell harvested his two fields of wheat and once the straw is baled he will be planting a cover crop on these acres.

BioCV’s new sow monitoring system uses a smart ear tag to continuously track individual animal temperature, behavior and movement.

June seems to go by so fast every year. I think I am going to slow summer down and accomplish so many things and then it is already July Fourth.

The Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension will highlight innovative dairy technology and management practices during the annual Dairy Tech Tour on July 16.

Once sheared and the fleece is flipped over to reveal the underside, the true color shows through. This is especially true with the light gray Shetlands in the flock.

Don Lamb, the director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, recently toured two ag facilities in Rush County.

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

Like other farmers across the nation, my work is not a job, but a calling.

If you store wool properly, it lasts a long time.

Brush in our pastures is my nemesis and I find myself looking for every opportunity to do damage to every Russian olive and locust tree on the planet.

Chad Bell is working on a variety of projects during the transition time from winter and getting ready for the spring planting season.

St. Joseph Ag Days will be held April 10-12 this spring as a free, interactive way for families to learn about agriculture.

The 2026 Indiana General Assembly wrapped up its work, which included some wins for agriculture, according to leaders at Indiana Farm Bureau.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association honored a family that has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion at the local and state levels.

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

Raising livestock is an important way for Chad Bell to diversify his farming operation in western Illinois.

Often, building needs go beyond repairs. A renovation program may be a better long-term option for improving efficiency and meeting the farm’s growth needs.

There’s something magical about Christmas on the farm. The stars in the sky reflecting off of a snowy field, the quiet hum of a heater in the barn office and that sense of peace that comes from being surrounded by open space and loved ones.

Take advantage of these long nights to get rested up for spring. That’s our God-given advantage at this latitude.

The past few years have tested even the most seasoned farmers. Facing rising input costs, unpredictable market access and many other challenges, farmers and ranchers are working harder while margins grow thinner.

I am getting everything ready in the barn for winter. We do not have a lot to do since we do not lamb in the winter.

April Lamb of Kosciusko County won first place in the 2025 Indiana Farm Bureau Photo Contest.

The news that the last American penny has been minted feels a bit like watching an old barn finally sag to the ground.

The ducks are pretty messy with their water, but their funny walks and greetings make them fun to have in the barn.

From precision monitoring systems to real-time automation, new tools are streamlining tasks, supporting animal health and giving producers something increasingly rare: peace of mind.

It takes a lot to shake a farmer or rancher. The definition of their worst day is oftentimes the type of day that would bring anyone to their knees and maybe even keep them down.

This year I had the crazy idea that a duck would be a nice addition to the farm. Well, in the end I ended up with six ducks.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a $625,000 commitment from Compeer Financial to the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation toward ongoing upgrades to fairground buildings.

Before railroads were established in Illinois, cattle and hog farmers drove their animals to livestock markets and processing facilities.