Whether advocating on Capitol Hill, mentoring campers or preparing for the Illinois State Fair, the Illinois FFA state officer team is embracing every opportunity to serve.

Illinois corn mature reached 11% and soybeans dropping leaves reached 11%.

Indiana corn mature reached 2% and soybeans dropping leaves reached 3%.

Diesel fuel prices are $1.87 higher than a year ago and $1.97 higher than two years ago. Regular gasoline prices are 89.4 cents higher than a year ago and 78.2 cents higher than two years ago.

Practical ideas to make mealtime a fun and meaningful part of your family’s routine.

Silage harvest is a busy time and brings with it potential hazards that can cause injury or death.

Rural America doesn’t ask for much — just a fair shot and a government that has their back.

Together, we can continue breaking down barriers, reducing stigma and ensuring that every farm family knows help is available.

One of the most consequential actions during the markup of the farm bill was the Senate Agriculture Committee vote on an amendment addressing mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef.