I admire those older ranchers for their work ethic and their passion to care for their flock, but it is hard to duplicate that in the younger generation.

I’m one month earlier than normal to graze my last farmette, just to give you an idea of how dry it is and how sparse the grass is.

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

This federal shutdown could not come at a worse time for the farm economy.

Cuts to food assistance, scheduled to begin Nov. 1, will hit the nation’s poor hard and its rural poor the hardest.

It might not come up much at the grain elevator or after church potlucks, but it is something all of us who live out here where the pavement ends need to embrace: cybersecurity.

Indiana Farm Bureau announced its policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session, with a focus on protecting farms.

The renewed interest in foraging ranges from those wanting to be budget-conscious — it is free after all — to those wanting to be more mindful of their environmental footprint.

Between harvest and corn-husking competitions, there is never a dull moment on the Geyer farm this time of year.

Indiana Farm Bureau announced the winners of the 2025 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards.

The arrival of fall means two things: pumpkin spice in everything and jokes about pumpkin spice in everything.

Before you reach for the compost, know this — those overripe bananas are actually a gift.

There’s strong evidence that certain diets — like the Mediterranean diet — can help improve cognitive function.

Before you take your first step into social media, be certain you know how it works. Get good advice on how to fix your privacy settings so you’re not as vulnerable.

An Illinois grain farmer and popular host of podcasts, radio and television shows was the guest speaker at Eureka Savings Bank’s recent inaugural ag event.

I would like to find some time for some more brush control projects, but I’m concerned that the dry weather may have rendered the target plants less receptive to absorb the chemical than would be ideal and I don’t want to waste the herbicides or the time to apply them.

As deer hunting season gets underway, Indiana hunters should familiarize themselves with the new regulations for 2025-2026.

Fall field trips are in full swing for children and their teachers.

History isn’t just a record of what once was. It’s a guide for what could be, if we fail to learn from the mistakes of those who came before us.

A confidential helpline service is available for all Illinois farm families offering specialized assistance, including mental health resources and ag-related support.

Farmers are facing a tough fall and, unfortunately, it could get tougher if we don’t resolve current trade disputes soon.

Seed corn harvest is complete and soybean harvest is almost finished at the Henert farm in north-central Illinois.

Casey’s is supporting 4-H youth programs this fall and will match guest donations up to $150,000.

Heritage Tractor announced that all of its locations will be hosting a Halloween Howl event from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Oct. 25.

American soybean farmers are fretting over not only this year’s crop, but the long-term viability of their businesses, built in part on China’s once-insatiable appetite for U.S. beans.

The Tanner family’s interest in raising apples goes back to Walde, Switzerland, where Rudolph Tanner ran his family orchard until 1906 when he immigrated to the United States.

Sometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it’s physical, emotional or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look for signs that all is not well.

In general, I do not recommending telling a surgeon which specific type of surgery to perform. You place yourself in the surgeon’s hands and expect to be treated to the best of their expertise.

Still staring at those last perfect tomatoes in your garden? Don’t just make sauce — make a galette and show them off!

For thousands of years, artisans have found ways to make one material look like another.

Since an early April low, live cattle prices took an upward turn that continued through September, but there are other concerns the industry is facing.

Illinois Agri-Women has established the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America event and awards.

While my father and mother were far from apolitical, neither allowed any signs on our dairy farm. The reason was “the land’s for crops, the barns for cows and politics is for politicians.”

International trade, national barrow competition and local 4-H and FFA activities have kept Dan Parker on the run since he met with AgriNews a month ago.

Indiana Pork donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry in an effort to provide thousands with protein-rich meals.

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

Pickle juice isn’t just a liquid. It’s culinary magic.

Checking expiration dates is second nature for many consumers, a routine part of deciding what’s safe to eat. But those dates often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety.

The association of combined oral contraceptives with breast cancer is controversial. Many large studies, such as the Nurses’ Health Study, didn’t find an association between “the pill” with breast cancer, either while a woman is using it or after she stops.

To a collector, the term “art pottery” usually refers to a kind of pottery made in the United States from about 1870 to 1930. This kind of pottery usually consists of hand-thrown, hand-decorated vessels with innovative glazes.

Attendance at the Illinois State Fair and the Du Quoin State Fair combined for over 1 million visitors in 2025.

Country superstar Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour stop in McHenry County turned up more than great music this year — it also helped fight hunger in northern Illinois.

The oak forest, meadows, wetlands and prairie at The Blue Farm offer opportunities for guests to learn how to forage for food, attend a class or participate in a group retreat.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that helps landowners fix natural resource concerns on their land.

Reed Farms will host the state and national corn husking contests this October.

It’s almost time for Mindy Orschell’s favorite view — sunsets from the combine next to a fresh-cut soybean field.

John Nagel, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance farm training specialist, broke down the importance of road safety — especially in rural areas — during an INFB podcast.

First aid knowledge can save lives — especially in rural areas where it takes emergency crews extra time to reach the scene.

Dan Neenan, director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, shared grain bin safety tips in an educational message sponsored by Nationwide.

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