The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards.

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

Seeing a fistulated cow at a young age triggered Delana Erbsen’s interest in research that has led her to develop FFA award-winning projects.

In 2018, Blake Twenhafel started BT Lawn Care with one customer, and during the next few years, he expanded his business to include over 50 commercial and residential properties.

April Lamb of Kosciusko County won first place in the 2025 Indiana Farm Bureau Photo Contest.

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

Lauren Argotte, Indiana FFA state secretary, is preparing for the National FFA Convention, which will be held Oct. 29-Nov.1 in Indianapolis.

Every year at the National FFA Convention’s opening ceremony, the young leaders are asked, “FFA members, why are you here?”

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.

Fifty-three emergency response departments supporting rural communities across Illinois received up to $4,000 — for a total of $202,878 — to fund much needed equipment and technology upgrades.

American soybean farmers are fretting over not only this year’s crop, but the long-term viability of their businesses, built in part on China’s once-insatiable appetite for U.S. beans.

Katie Nelsen has been named the new executive director of public policy at Indiana Farm Bureau.

Imagine tender ravioli stuffed with pumpkin ricotta, bathed in sage-scented butter and topped with crispy sage leaves and candied pecans and pepitas. This is comfort food at its finest.

You don’t have to be a Halloween collector to know the symbols associated with the holiday. And there are a lot of them.

By the time you read this, many of us in cold-weather areas will be listening for — and dreading — the click sound that heralds the arrival of warm air through the furnace vents.

Chikungunya may not sound like a real medical condition, but it is a viral disease that was first found in West Africa. It is spread mainly through mosquitoes.

October is National Pork Month — a time to celebrate pork farmers and the delicious meals they provide.

Roasted, riced, mashed or pizza crusted, cauliflower plays just about any role you ask of it, and today it’s stepping into the starring role in a creamy, cheesy gratin that will win over even the pickiest of eaters.

Crystal, amethyst, amber, emerald, ruby: Decorative glass is often made to capture the vivid color and intense sparkle of gemstones. It isn’t limited to transparent stones, either.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry — all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.

Gynecomastia is the growth of male breast tissue, specifically when not due to breast cancer. It can happen during puberty in healthy males, but it is a common side effect of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.

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.

I’m one month earlier than normal to graze my last farmette, just to give you an idea of how dry it is and how sparse the grass is.

The ducks are pretty messy with their water, but their funny walks and greetings make them fun to have in the barn.

This federal shutdown could not come at a worse time for the farm economy.

Cuts to food assistance, scheduled to begin Nov. 1, will hit the nation’s poor hard and its rural poor the hardest.

It might not come up much at the grain elevator or after church potlucks, but it is something all of us who live out here where the pavement ends need to embrace: cybersecurity.

Indiana Farm Bureau announced its policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session, with a focus on protecting farms.

The renewed interest in foraging ranges from those wanting to be budget-conscious — it is free after all — to those wanting to be more mindful of their environmental footprint.

Between harvest and corn-husking competitions, there is never a dull moment on the Geyer farm this time of year.

Indiana Farm Bureau announced the winners of the 2025 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards.

The arrival of fall means two things: pumpkin spice in everything and jokes about pumpkin spice in everything.

Before you reach for the compost, know this — those overripe bananas are actually a gift.

There’s strong evidence that certain diets — like the Mediterranean diet — can help improve cognitive function.

Before you take your first step into social media, be certain you know how it works. Get good advice on how to fix your privacy settings so you’re not as vulnerable.

An Illinois grain farmer and popular host of podcasts, radio and television shows was the guest speaker at Eureka Savings Bank’s recent inaugural ag event.

I would like to find some time for some more brush control projects, but I’m concerned that the dry weather may have rendered the target plants less receptive to absorb the chemical than would be ideal and I don’t want to waste the herbicides or the time to apply them.

As deer hunting season gets underway, Indiana hunters should familiarize themselves with the new regulations for 2025-2026.

Fall field trips are in full swing for children and their teachers.

History isn’t just a record of what once was. It’s a guide for what could be, if we fail to learn from the mistakes of those who came before us.

A confidential helpline service is available for all Illinois farm families offering specialized assistance, including mental health resources and ag-related support.

Farmers are facing a tough fall and, unfortunately, it could get tougher if we don’t resolve current trade disputes soon.

Seed corn harvest is complete and soybean harvest is almost finished at the Henert farm in north-central Illinois.

Casey’s is supporting 4-H youth programs this fall and will match guest donations up to $150,000.

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 Tanner family’s interest in raising apples goes back to Walde, Switzerland, where Rudolph Tanner ran his family orchard until 1906 when he immigrated to the United States.

Sometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it’s physical, emotional or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look for signs that all is not well.

In general, I do not recommending telling a surgeon which specific type of surgery to perform. You place yourself in the surgeon’s hands and expect to be treated to the best of their expertise.

Still staring at those last perfect tomatoes in your garden? Don’t just make sauce — make a galette and show them off!

For thousands of years, artisans have found ways to make one material look like another.