Markup of the new farm bill is underway and Illinois pork producers got a first-hand account of the legislation by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair.

One of the few bright spots in the agricultural economy has been beef cattle, as smaller cattle supplies paired with strong consumer demand for beef has driven up prices for both cattle and beef, reports Jim Henry.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is seeking applicants to join the rankings of Animal Ag Allies in 2026.

The wool sweaters, pants and jackets the USA Olympic team wore are stunning.

We’ve had several inquiries by folks wanting to get started since these sky-high prices, both beef and lamb, have shown the benefit of diversifying from the corn and bean doldrums.

This is the middle of February and it’s not supposed to be this dry.

Getting cows off to a good start at the beginning of lactation can sometimes be a struggle. Hypocalcemia, also known as milk fever, is often the culprit, triggered by a drop in blood calcium levels.

Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team earned national recognition this season, placing in the top five at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and being named the 2026 National Western Stock Show Senior College Champion Team in Denver.

Parasites are a hidden drain on cattle performance, quietly stealing productivity and profit from herds across the country.