Preparing for taxes and the transition of farming operations from one generation to the next is important for farm families.

Farming is more than a livelihood. It’s a way of life, and sometimes, it’s a heavy load to carry.

These super-high prices we are experiencing all across the beef industry leave one unanswered question on every producer’s mind: When will it all end?

As we continue the great ride with cattle prices we still must do some things well to be as profitable as possible.

When Jay Whalen was hired as a seed specialist 17 years ago, he began using his farm for testing the company’s various products.

Graduation season isn’t just about diplomas and tassels. It’s about what comes next and the people who help get you there.

During the century’s first three decades, American businesses fought to reign supreme on the farm by developing a reliable, affordable tractor.

Dallas Conrad is building a legacy for the next generation on his central Indiana farm with the help of Meristem Crop Performance.

In 1920, Daniel Chapman’s great-grandpa Ritchie started farming the land using horses. Since then, each generation of the family has worked to leave a legacy for the next.

Mark Bacon’s on-farm research is paying off by taking significant nitrogen cost out of production for corn in 2026.

Planting corn and soybeans on Bell Family Farms has started for the 2026 growing season.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference is where grassroots policy meets action.

Global disruptions have tightened fertilizer supplies and driven up costs. At the same time, fuel prices continue to rise, further tightening balance sheets.

Southern Illinois planters began rolling in the latter half of March after an extended stretch of warm, dry conditions.

Cinco de Mayo called, it wants more cheese. A creamy, cheesy dip with salsa verde and seasoned chicken? Why, yes. Yes, please.

“Say It With Flowers!” No wonder it’s one of the most successful advertising slogans ever. It works for nearly any occasion and is especially appropriate for Mother’s Day.

Keeping up your exercise is excellent for your bones, for your overall health and to reduce your risk of cancer.

Having made New Year’s resolutions in January, and having kept nearly none of them, I’ve decided to make some mid-year resolutions and try again.

Japanese curry is a “secret weapon” comfort food — rich, savory and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Thirteen Illinois Farm Bureau members and agricultural professionals graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills.

4-H members can learn about artificial intelligence through a tool created by Purdue Extension called “AI or Me?”

Farm Bureau has long advocated for reforms to the H-2A guest worker program to ensure workers are treated fairly and that farmers can afford to fill their labor needs.

Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its Rural Collaboration Project.

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’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.

For generations, farmers and ranchers have been the backbone of rural communities and a driving force in our nation’s economy.

This easy sheet pan frittata turns everyday ingredients into a satisfying, pizza-inspired meal.

People with progressive kidney failure may suffer from medical emergencies such as critically high potassium levels or severe levels of acid in the blood, which usually require emergent dialysis.

While your brain is not a muscle, exercising it may help delay the cognitive decline that naturally comes with healthy aging. Finding ways to stimulate your brain can help it stay sharper for longer.

Picnics are a favorite way to celebrate the spring weather. But most of us wouldn’t pack ours in a box like this one, which sold for $2,560 at an auction by Nye & Company.

Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood and, increasingly, a line in the sand.

An estate plan is not a one-and-done process. It is a good idea to review it from time to time.

Focusing on self-care helps farm women remain important assets for their family farming operation.

Good cooking isn’t about more ingredients or more money. It’s about using simple things and letting them shine.

A knife with a painted wooden blade might sound like something strictly decorative. If it’s a flax knife, or scutching knife, that’s not the case.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disease of the nerve that causes face pain, often described as an electric shock. It gets misdiagnosed as a dental condition.

Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older.

A “From Field Tile to Tap” tour demonstrated what farmers can do on their farms to protect drinking water sources downstream.

It is important for everyone to do things that fill up their mind, body and spirit.

Kuipers Family Farm is celebrating its 25-year anniversary by opening its Midwest Tulip Fest, featuring more than 1 million colorful blooms.

Charlie Meier is quick to point out that had it not been for his involvement with FFA and 4-H as a youngster, he would not be a state representative.

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.

Carrots bring natural sweetness, moisture and vibrant color to these wholesome biscotti, while cinnamon and turmeric add depth and gentle complexity.

If you have an email account, you’ve almost certainly been on the receiving end of too-good-to-be-true schemes attempting to con you into giving up information, buying into a scam, or clicking on malicious links or files.

When the Arts and Crafts movement thrived first in the British Isles and then in the United States, Vienna, Austria, had the Wiener Werkstatte, or Vienna Workshop.

Most diabetic ulcers can be healed if they are treated the right way early enough.

Johnson County 4-H is recognizing service members this spring by featuring 4-H alumni on active duty in the U.S. military.

Indiana Dairy Producers named its 2026 award winners at its recent annual meeting.