Farm Equipment

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

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.

Farming is all about being resilient, and Mindy Orschell and her family have had to be just that as weather challenges impacted planting this spring.

Timing sure was tricky this year and continues to be an issue with spraying and sidedressing the crops.

As another large dust storm impacted Illinois, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle and stay in the field rather than across roadways.

As the nation was celebrating its bicentennial, five farming history enthusiasts came up with an idea that has since blossomed into a large organization and a popular annual event.

New items are added each year to the exhibits at the museum located in the former Penfield school on the showgrounds of the Historic Farm Days, set for July 10-13.

Sherry Schaefer has a long history with the Oliver tractor world.

A huge perk to the Historic Farm Days schedule are the demonstrations that occur around the grounds over the four days. Between crop picking, examples of old farming practices and new technology demonstrations, there is a lot to see and do.

Tractors ranging from pre-1940 antiques to 10,500-pound farm stock will compete in the Historic Farm Days tractor pulls.

The next generation of classic farm equipment restoration enthusiasts used his time and talent to prepare the grand prize in this year’s I&I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club drawing.

Looking for tractor parts, tools, lawn mowers, implements or other items? Chances are the Trading Post at Historic Farm Days may have it.

Beneath the red, white and blue fanfare lays a story that’s just as rooted in the soil as it is in our history books — because when America declared independence, it was farmers who helped make that freedom possible.

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

Sidedressing anhydrous ammonia and herbicide applications are the focus for the Henert family now that they are almost done with planting.

Looking out our backdoor it’s about as good as we could ask for. The corn stands are about the best we’ve ever had.

America’s certified organic acreage fell almost 11% between 2019 and 2021. Many farmers have been asking: Is organic farming just a word?

Effective grain management is key to overcoming summer challenges, helping farmers preserve grain quality while giving them the flexibility to sell when market conditions are most favorable.

A wise-old rancher told me last year, “I can lead you to knowledge, but I can’t make you think.”

We don’t have as much trouble with engine overhauls or transmission rebuild as we used to, but we fight the electronic side of things awfully bad.

Four FFA students were named Stars over Indiana for their exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experiences.

A new, free guide for creating accessible farm shops was published by the National AgrAbility Project.

This is the second in a series of columns featuring conversations with state Farm Bureau presidents about current issues in agriculture.

The Jersey cows are lined up waiting their turn for the afternoon milking as Ken Ropp and Brett Yoder readied the parlor equipment.

Demonstrations, equipment and education will be the features of the Illinois Forage Expo on July 30.

President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.

Beck’s announced that it is extending its partnership with the National Tractor Pullers Association through 2027.

Opportunities and market diversity for soybean farmers were on full display during a recent tour of the Incobrasa Industries.

It took just short of four weeks for Dan Parker to finally get the last seed in the ground.

It has been almost a month since we finished planting corn and soybeans, and now we are praying for a measurable rainfall and sunny days to stimulate growth.

A beautiful day presented itself at Eby Field as the sun gradually peaked down through the clouds on the legacy of one man’s dream.

Although Illinois Farm Bureau has worked to provide mental health and awareness resources to its members for several years, the statewide group is focused on expanding that commitment.

Illinois FFA state proficiency winners are selected based on FFA members’ outstanding skills in recordkeeping, leadership and scholastic achievement.

The Dave and Donna Scanlon family was proud to receive the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of more than 100 years of agricultural heritage.

The Star in Agricultural Placement award will be presented during the Stars Over Illinois ceremony on Wednesday, June11.

As planting season rolls on, southern Indiana From the Fields contributor Mindy Orschell shared an update on farm life with AgriNews.

We met with Precision Planting this morning in Fairbury to go over some plumbing options for the sidedress bar that will be set up with all of the shutoffs and the row units.

The Riskedal family uses regenerative agricultural practices on their farm where they grow corn, soybeans and wheat along with feeding cattle for a freezer beef enterprise.

We are about one-third done with planting. So far, Morris has been wetter this year, but we do have some beans planted there.

The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 12th year, showcases top entrepreneurs developing solutions to address both traditional and new challenges facing farmers and rural communities.

Farmer optimism about the ag economy improved in April, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Jim and I traveled back home to join family and friends for the funeral services for my husband’s uncle.

There are good days and bad days — and Wednesday was the latter at Ropp Jersey Cheese.

Planting season went smoothly for Craig Swartz and his father, Gary, and was wrapped up in record fashion.

A lot of growth has occurred in the agricultural department at Peotone High School since Abby Cowger started teaching and advising the FFA chapter in 2018.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a second round of payments for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program.

I have 100 acres of corn left to plant and maybe 80 acres of beans left. We’ve really been hitting it hard.

The theme of the 2025 Indiana State Fair is “The Soundtrack of Summer” presented by Get Prepared Indiana.

Students at the Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School are learning about a wide variety of agricultural-related topics through three new classes added to the curriculum this year.

Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.