Farm Family Life

Janna Morgan is the fifth generation of teachers in her family.

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.

Golden Owl Award finalist Kenna Slough was inspired to be an agricultural educator for a combination of reasons.

Chris Kaufman has been teaching agriculture for 24 years, but he remembers when life looked very different.

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

An example of how nature and agriculture can coexist to benefit crop production, water quality and habitat preservation was among the stops during the recent From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action.

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

AgriNews is happy to welcome back Clay Geyer as northern Indiana’s From the Fields contributor for 2025.

It seems that there’s one recall after the other lately, mostly for our foods. To stay safe with what we eat, we need to keep an eye on those recalls.

Scombroid is the most common foodborne illness from seafood.

Arroz con Pollo translates to “Rice with Chicken” in Spanish, but it’s so much more than that.

A charm bracelet can be a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day. Historically, bracelets have been linked to motherhood and family.

On any given day, Dan Parker could be advocating for agriculture with legislators, helping his daughters with 4-H projects, supporting the local FFA chapter, selling seed, or working on the farm.

Nancy Dinelli-Prill, 90, passed away on April 26. She wrote a column for AgriNews, sharing her Italian roots and relating how a city girl learned to help “The Farmer.”

Women have the capability to be the voice of reason when it comes to safety in the agricultural industry.

As more than 1,000 FFA members and their teachers visited the Statehouse, a longtime advocate for those wearing the blue jackets reminisced about how the organization impacted his life.

On my family’s farm, we achieve Earth Day objectives throughout the year, guided by respect for the blessings natural resources provide. We must conserve and protect natural resources to grow food and sustain our farm for future generations.

Meet Mindy Orschell, AgriNews’ new From the Fields contributor in southern Indiana.

With over 90% of the business wholesale, nearly every day is delivery day for Ken Ropp. “I spend a majority of the time on the road,” said the Ropp Jersey Cheese proprietor.

I’d thought I could identify an internet scam when it showed up, but there’s a new one out now. It’s slick and potentially dangerous if you fall for it.

Recurrent shingles happens more commonly in people with immune deficiency, women and older adults.

Talk about May flowers! The bright colors of the tulips on this charger could rival the real ones growing outside. And to think they’re over 300 years old.

In present-day houses, tile is usually a humble building material, limited to bathroom or kitchen surfaces for its durability and ease of cleaning.

Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100% of the monthly benefit check until it’s all paid back, inciting panic across the land. But it’s not necessarily true.

An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of the artery, which causes part of the artery to enlarge.

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching on May 11, and this year the Illinois Beef Association aims to give mothers from beef cattle operations special recognition.

Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather, tornadoes and flooding.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a seminar to explain how an agricultural conservation easement is the only way to ensure that your farm will never be developed.

Acres of plants including cacti, succulents, bedding plants, perennials and orchids are growing in greenhouses at Altman Plants.

The animals are smelling green grass and are tired of eating their winter vittles. The rye looks great, but the cool temps have slowed its growth enough that I have decided to delay the usual turnout a few days.

As we happily say goodbye to winter’s chill and welcome the warmth of spring, nothing complements the season quite like a bowl of Roasted Carrot and Coconut Soup.

The current political news brings concerning thoughts about the economic future of farming as we are faced with higher interest rates, lower grain prices and import markets at risk due to trade wars and tariffs.

In Italian traditions, Easter marks the end of Lent with indulgent dishes like the Italian Easter Pie, or pizza rustica. This savory pie, like a deep-dish quiche, combines cured meats and cheeses wrapped in a buttery crust — a true festive treat.

While my husband has been busy putting a new floor in a grain bin and getting the planters ready, I have been working lots of overtime preparing farm and individual tax returns.

The rural version of the Golden Rule is this: Do unto your neighbors’ farms that you’d have your neighbors to do unto yours.

I talk a lot about the importance of community in this column. As destructive storms moved through the heartland, neighbors came together to help pick up the pieces and support one another in times of need.

Twenty-five Illinois Farm Bureau members recently graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills and to become a voice for Illinois agriculture.

Fifty-six farm families received the Hoosier Homestead Award this year in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.

The futures market is reacting as expected with all this tariff news creating plenty of uncertainty which usually trends lower as most players look to eliminate risk.

In the United States, farmers and ranchers rank second among laborers with disabilities due to work-related injuries.

Imagine spending just a few minutes preparing ground beef, stepping away, then returning to find perfectly cooked, flavorful meat ready to use.

The first thought we have about those over 55 communities is, sure, others will be like us, our every need and want will be taken care of. But is that always true?

Ceramics collectors know Newcomb College for its famous pottery. From 1895 to the 1940s, students at the college, which was, at the time, Tulane University’s coordinate women’s college, decorated the ceramics that Newcomb Pottery sold

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is still mostly called “trochanteric bursitis,” despite the fact that the hip bursa really isn’t inflamed.

American Farmland Trust focuses on protecting farmland, keeping farmers on the land and promoting sound farming practices.

Farmers and ranchers are committed to stewarding the land and protecting the water we depend on. We know firsthand the importance of clean water: it’s essential to our livelihoods and instrumental in providing a safe and abundant food supply.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition announced the recipients of the 2025 Master Grazier Awards at the ILGLC Annual Grazing Conference in Springfield.

When Ken Ropp returned to the family farm in 2000, milk prices were at a then-all-time high and the prospect of him joining in the family dairy business was bright. Six months later, milk prices were at record lows.

Indiana’s agriculture organizations teamed up to bring the farm to Indianapolis on National Agriculture Day.

Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages — your fridge could use a refresh, too. Instead of letting half-used veggies or leftover meat linger, turn them into something delicious with a stir-fry.