A 3-week old calf in South Texas has been confirmed to be infected with New World screwworm.

There are many current issues important to Illinois cattlemen including the development of a new farm bill.

Top-performing dairies don’t just identify the cows that need attention. They act on that information immediately.

The dairy cow is only as efficient as the system that feeds her and it all starts in the rumen.

Exceptional FFA members from across the state who have developed extensive Supervised Agricultural Experience projects will be highlighted during the 98th annual Illinois FFA State Convention, set for June 9-11.

These five students have been selected district winners for the Star in Agribusiness award after an extensive process of evaluating the students and their record books.

The winner of the Star in Agricultural Placement award will be announced during the Wednesday afternoon session of the Illinois FFA State Convention starting at 2 p.m.

Three district winners for the Star in Agriscience award will be honored on the stage of the Illinois FFA State Convention.

Data centers create both economic opportunities and resource pressures, particularly around land, water and energy.

USDA is forecasting a rise in U.S. consumption of beef, pork and chicken in 2026 — all staples for summertime cookouts, says Jim Henry.

Monitoring and measuring key performance indexes of dairy herds can be useful for making management decisions.

With corn and soybean planting finished, Chad Bell is focusing on evaluating the stands and completing tissue sampling and soil testing.

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle — and that’s not an easy ask.

The Mexican cattle industry has been hit hard by New World screwworm fly larvae infestations, and the United States has closed the border since July to imports of cattle, bison and horses.

Livestock producers prefer to prevent rather than treat sickness. The goal is to minimize the risk of animals getting sick, thereby reducing the need for treatment.

Farmers are constantly looking for better ways to care for our crops, protect our animals and keep our farms sustainable for the next generation.

Once sheared and the fleece is flipped over to reveal the underside, the true color shows through. This is especially true with the light gray Shetlands in the flock.

I expect next fall the replacement ewe lambs to be setting price records with the great demand we’ve encountered.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition and the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council will host the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference on July 15–16 in Effingham.

A Livestock Summit will be held June 23 in Indianapolis in an effort to strengthen collaboration across the value chain and highlight innovations that support producers.

Lactating dairy cattle bring shipped out of Indiana no longer need to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza prior to shipment, according to a recently announced policy from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Progesterone is a hormone that can be tracked and monitored to help dairy farmers improve the reproductive performance of their cows.

Getting heifers developed, inseminated early and confirmed pregnant plays a significant role in the lifetime productivity of beef and dairy cows.

Today’s dairies generate more data than ever — from herd management software to monitoring systems, parlors and sort gates.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a global leader in microbial solutions for animal health and performance, announced the opening of applications for its 12th annual Lallemand Scholarship Program.

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?

We are nearly a month now post-inaugural production sale. All the nervousness and concerns were brushed aside, as the sale in all facets turned out to be a great success.

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

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

Silage management is key to providing high-quality feed for dairy herds.

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.

In cow-calf operations, reproductive success comes down to timing. A calf born just a few weeks earlier can mean significantly more weight at weaning, tighter calving groups and improved lifetime performance.

Like other farmers across the nation, my work is not a job, but a calling.

I asked a friend that has a home weather station to go back 24 months and tell me do we have a plus or minus water balance. He came up with 18 inches short.

We have continued to have a few health problems here with the insurance calves and now we have more mud.

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.

You drive past or in the fields and lots where we are calving and there are babies running around, enjoying their surroundings and their new playmates.

Installing a rotary parlor is a major investment for any dairy and the startup phase is pivotal for a smooth transition and long-term efficiency.

About 400 young ladies connected with professional women to learn about numerous agricultural careers during the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event.

Chad Bell is working on a variety of projects during the transition time from winter and getting ready for the spring planting season.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association honored a family that has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion at the local and state levels.

A fifth-generation hog farmer was seated as Illinois Pork Producers Association president during its annual meeting at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Minerals are essential for normal function of sheep and deficiencies in any of them can negatively impact health and performance.

The latest federal farm income forecast reinforces the difficult reality for U.S. agriculture.

I took the Bud Williams “Hand ‘n Hand” Marketing School and Stockmanship School in-person classes in southwestern Missouri and learned you must include a profit in everything you do.

Changing feeds in dairy cow transition diets can help reduce costs.

Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations.

The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term.