Corn and soybean planting is complete on Wessels’ Family Farm in DeKalb County in northern Illinois, even though planting started a little later than originally planned.

The National AgrAbility Project published its 35-year summary report, “Adapting. Not Quitting.”

In observance of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the Mid-State Collectors Club will host a tractor drive on June 20.

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.

I’m praying we have everything planted by the end of May, but it sure doesn’t look promising. The cover crops and wheat crop looks fantastic, despite the challenges of the daily freeze and frost watches.

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.

Illinois agricultural producers impacted by recent severe weather — including tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail — can access technical and financial assistance from the USDA.

Tyler Main took a temporary westward detour after graduating from Illinois State University 10 years ago this month.

Big changes will be happening over the summer for the agricultural rooms at Heyworth High School.

Preparing for taxes and the transition of farming operations from one generation to the next is important for farm families.

Poverty is deepening and hunger is increasing across Cuba, a country of nearly 10 million people.

Scouting emerging corn and soybeans provides both a chance to determine that crop’s current needs as well as guidance to correct any mistakes next year.

Early-season scouting is about more than checking a box — it’s about understanding what your field is telling you.

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

When Jay Whalen was hired as a seed specialist 17 years ago, he began using his farm for testing the company’s various products.

I planted soybeans for two days, we then switched to planting corn for two days and then quit knowing the rain was coming. We only ran two days each, but I got half the beans in and half the corn in.

During the century’s first three decades, American businesses fought to reign supreme on the farm by developing a reliable, affordable tractor.

Planting corn and soybeans on Bell Family Farms has started for the 2026 growing season.

For decades, farmers and ranchers have been begging antitrust officials for probes into concentrated industries like meatpacking, seed, fertilizer, machinery and grain merchandising.

Southern Illinois planters began rolling in the latter half of March after an extended stretch of warm, dry conditions.

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 Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

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

There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

With farmers capturing only a small share of the food dollar, even modest swings in commodity prices or increases in input costs can quickly strain farm finances.

For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.

Hiring an experienced, reputable farm tile installation contractor is essential to the longevity of the system.

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.

In managing costs during the current economic environment, John Miller believes it really goes back to basics.

Spring often just burst onto the southern Illinois farm of my youth. One morning you’d see a green blade of something peeking through the bare ground by the mailbox and by the time you got off the school bus a day later a brave daffodil waved, welcoming you home.

Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

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

As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985, when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station.

Agricultural economic conditions are mostly flat since mid-January across the Corn Belt’s Federal Reserve Districts, according to a survey.

Consolidations from the farm gate through the entire supply chain, combined with inconsistent federal policies, have pushed agriculture toward a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

As the war in Iran ratchets up, the price of crude oil has been swinging sharply.

Did you know that farmers can donate land, grain or equipment directly to their local community foundation?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now sharply lowered its 2025 farm income outlook by $25 billion, reinforcing that this downturn is deeper and more persistent than many anticipated.

Many families are facing the difficult decision to sell land, limit production or close their farm altogether, reports Jim Henry.

There is no doubt artificial intelligence has the potential to help agriculture tackle some big challenges. But like any new technology it also comes with risks we shouldn’t ignore.

A little moisture is all it takes to get folks thinking spring has arrived.

Farmers invest a lot of resources and time into their crop. Avoiding delays early can safeguard those investments.

After a wet start to March, Indiana fields are soaked.

While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made an important investment in strengthening the farm safety net, it did not replace the need for a new, modernized farm bill.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose three points to 116 in February.

After harvesting 8-bushel soybeans and corn just as bad, Wayne Mollett made a decision that changed his life.

Farmland values increased 2% in the last quarter of 2025 and were up 6% year-over-year in the 7th Federal Reserve District.

PTx Trimble, a brand of PTx, was awarded the Davidson Prize for Agriculture Innovation for a second consecutive year.