Agricultural conditions across the Corn Belt are strained in part due to concerns about China’s elimination of soybean purchases and low crop prices, according to a Federal Reserve survey.

Working on two dairy farms has resulted in national recognition for Nevin Erbsen as a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award.

A 38-year-old Woodstock man has died in a farming accident near Marengo in northern Illinois on Oct. 27.

The Fendt IDEAL Harvest Tour visited 11 farms in 11 days across five states to let farmers use the combine for harvest in their own fields.

Eight tractors representing three decades were featured at the Kerr Auction display during Half Century of Progress.

Moore & Warner Farm Real Estate LLC, in partnership with Halderman Real Estate Services, recently closed the sale of 5,618 acres of west-central Illinois farmland for $47,729,392.

All was running smoothly, until it didn’t, for Ken Ropp while he was harvesting a corn field across from his dairy farm.

A man was severely injured when his vehicle collided with a tractor near Hebron in northeastern Illinois on Oct. 20.

In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring, a group of farmers got ready to test drive a new piece of equipment: an electric tractor.

Thousands of small-scale farmers in Malawi are using a generative AI chatbot designed by the non-profit Opportunity International for farming advice.

Mounted and trailed dry fertilizer applicators with automatic adjustment for lateral distribution, including wind compensation, were featured at the annual Midwest Ag Industries Exposition.

For over two decades, the Beck’s Practical Farm Research program has provided data-driven information to help farmers make agronomic decisions on their own farms.

I admire those older ranchers for their work ethic and their passion to care for their flock, but it is hard to duplicate that in the younger generation.

Jim Henry laments that farmers are facing a difficult economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.

Heritage Tractor announced that all of its locations will be hosting a Halloween Howl event from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Oct. 25.

The CLAAS JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester features greater throughput, power and operator comfort.

AGCO aims to be the most farmer-focused company in the industry.

Farmers can complete tillage operations autonomously with John Deere technology.

Technology solutions are providing Case IH customers the ability to improve the efficiency of their farming operations.

New Holland celebrated 50 years of harvesting innovation that changed the way farmers threshed grain during the Farm Progress Show.

BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers announced the results of the highly anticipated Farm Progress Show auction, where tractors, collector trucks and rare equipment drew bidders from across the country.

International trade, national barrow competition and local 4-H and FFA activities have kept Dan Parker on the run since he met with AgriNews a month ago.

We have a few soybean fields I think we’ll be able to get into this weekend. Our corn’s still a week away.

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

From precision monitoring systems to real-time automation, new tools are streamlining tasks, supporting animal health and giving producers something increasingly rare: peace of mind.

During a busy harvest, farmers can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why it’s critical to make sure that grain systems are ready for peak performance before the combines roll.

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

It’s almost time for Mindy Orschell’s favorite view — sunsets from the combine next to a fresh-cut soybean field.

John Nagel, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance farm training specialist, broke down the importance of road safety — especially in rural areas — during an INFB podcast.

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

This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week, but let’s be honest — every week should be.

This year I had the crazy idea that a duck would be a nice addition to the farm. Well, in the end I ended up with six ducks.

Sending the nation’s dwindling number of farmers ever-bigger federal checks isn’t a solution. It is, in fact, an admission of failure.

Anyone who’s worked the land or run a small-town business knows luck might play a role, but it never works alone.

Across major corn-growing states, climate change is fueling conditions that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.

We’re hauling soybean screenings and splits for Consolidated Grain and Barge. They’re getting ready for fall harvest and making final preparations for that.

Prices for every class of cattle are over-the-moon high and the only question I hear is, “When will this bubble burst?” The answer of course is, “Who knows?”

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

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.

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.

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.