The U.S. average on-highway diesel fuel price surged by 96.2 cents to a record $4.859 per gallon, the largest one-week increase since 1994, driven by escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students.

Dairy foods continue to play an important role in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Prices for both gasoline and diesel are currently surging due to the direct military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on Feb. 28.

Learn about starting a flock and considerations throughout the year.

On a steady climb, rising about 35 cents over the last six weeks, the national average diesel price increased another 9.8 cents to $3.809, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

While winter grazing can work, understanding the physiological stress it places on forage plants — and planning for recovery — is critical to long-term pasture health.

Improving farm drainage tiles in Illinois can be very challenging because most farmland is owned by absentee landowners rather than by the farmer.

Learn about excessive plant and algae growth, wildlife issues, safety goals, and drought plans.