Clay Geyer is preparing for the next chapter on the farm — harvest and the Indiana State Corn Husking Contest.

Reed Farms will host the state and national corn husking contests this October.

This year’s Farm Progress Show was all about the future — autonomy, efficiency and sustainability were on full display.

Crop prices and trade policies remain among the top concerns across Corn Belt districts for the fourth straight Federal Reserve survey.

Struvite is a phosphorus fertilizer that dissolves in the presence of plant roots.

A wind-and-hail storm that rolled through Lee County in north-central Illinois has reduced the yield potential for crops on William Henert’s farm.

Learning about regenerative farming practices triggered a love of farming for Jessica Davies.

Greg Peterson is in his fourth decade as “Machinery Pete” — and, no, he hasn’t seen it all.

Farm Rescue and FFA will be the beneficiaries as part of a larger auction during the Farm Progress Show.

Case IH is continuing to support producers of all sizes and needs with its newest solutions ranging from compact to utility tractors to upgraded round balers.

GSI will offer a unique, interactive bin display at this year’s Farm Progress Show that demonstrates why a grain bin is not just a container — it’s also a critical tool that farmers can rely on for decades to maximize grain quality and return on investment.

GSI has completed a significant expansion of its dry fertilizer equipment manufacturing capabilities, investing $1.2 million in a dedicated crane bay at its facility in east-central Illinois to meet the growing demand for its products.

Visitors at the Half Century of Progress will have a chance to bid on three Stor-Loc toolboxes and support the future of agriculture at the same time.

Cliff McNames was a “city kid” who inexplicably found an interest in classic farm equipment and items from yesteryear.

Tractor pulls will be a highlight of the 2025 Half Century of Progress, running Aug. 21-24 at the Rantoul National Aviation Center.

Safety is always a top concern at the Half Century of Progress, where crowds of people gather to see vintage machinery in action.

Numerous John Deere 4020 tractors will be on display during the Half Century of Progress to mark the 60th anniversary of the tractor that was in production for more than a decade.

Several hundred IH 1206 tractors are expected to be on display during the Half Century of Progress event at the National Aviation Center near Rantoul.

One hundred years of Caterpillar Tractor Company will be celebrated as part of the Half Century of Progress.

More than 100 tractors will line up for Max Armstrong’s Half Century of Progress Tractor Ride on the opening day of the event, Aug. 21.

Visitors to the Half Century of Progress event are likely to see a piece or two of farm equipment that they have never seen before.

America’s largest flying flag will be raised each morning of the Half Century of Progress at 8 a.m.

Ranging from antique farm equipment parts and tools to farm toys and crafts, visitors to the Half Century of Progress will have the opportunity to shop for a wide variety of items.

A burrito truck will be a new addition to the food court at the Half Century of Progress event, set for Aug. 21-24.

At the Half Century of Progress, the past and present of agriculture come together. It’s a celebration of heritage and hard work — the same values that have guided Beck’s for generations.

Over 200 Allis-Chalmer D21s were on display at the Half Century of Progress two years ago in celebration of the tractor’s 60th anniversary, and another large turnout is anticipated at this year’s Rantoul show.

Franklin Gaisler has featured his Oliver tractors during the past several Half Century of Progress shows and was at his 20th Historic Farm Days this summer.

Cliff Schaefer’s Oliver 770 isn’t just used for a static display or antique tractor parades. He still uses it on his farm for planting and light tillage.

The oldest surviving mass-produced gasoline tractor in the nation is on display at the I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Museum in Penfield.

Old-time wheat threshing with side dishes of broom making, blacksmithing, basket weaving and other “hands-on” historical skills were all on the menu at the Bos Bros Fall Harvest, an old-fashioned threshing bee.

From canning vegetables to volunteering at Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair, Mindy Orschell is enjoying the final few weeks of summer on — and off — the farm.

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years.

The Precision Technology Institute Farm kicked off its annual field days with visitors from near and far.

Many of us know the importance of road safety during planting and harvest seasons. However, less may realize that road safety is critical during the growing season, too, specifically at intersections.

Farmers will have a new option for controlling corn rootworms with Syngenta’s Opello insecticide.

Budget reconciliation legislation that includes farm safety net enhancements, higher reference prices and biofuel tax credits was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Drones can now detect subtle soybean canopy damage from dicamba at one ten-thousandth of the herbicide’s label rate — simulating vapor drift — eight days after application.

I’ve been doing a lot of trucking, spraying, machinery repairs. Wheat was fantastic this summer.

The herd at the University of Illinois dairy farm provides animals for research projects, as well as an opportunity for students to learn about dairy herd management.

All the feed for the University of Illinois farms — including poultry, beef, dairy and swine — are formulated at the Feed Technology Center.

The first herbicide application in a field impacts the crops throughout the growing season.

Identifying their business goal will help cattlemen determine where to allocate dollars in their operation.

As the Indiana State Fair approaches, Jeanette Merritt is preparing for two of her favorite weeks of the year.

Incorporating cover crops into their regenerative farming system has been a learning process for the Riskedal family this spring.

With just a couple months left until harvest, fields across the region are in the height of growing season.

It never ceases to amaze me how otherwise rational adults can turn into combative middle schoolers the moment certain hot-button topics hit the table.

William Henert spends a significant amount of his time during this period of the growing season spraying crop protection products on the corn, soybean and seed corn crops on the northern Illinois farm.

Connect with crop experts and innovators during the Illinois Wheat Association’s annual Summer Wheat Forum.

Even small Midwestern farms can harness the power of AI to boost productivity without breaking the bank.

The 2025 Indiana Barn Foundation Barn Tour will be held in LaGrange County on Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.