The annual Innovate and Grow Conference was held to provide education and networking for Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40.

As president of Illinois Farm Bureau, Philip Nelson aims to provide impactful advocacy for farmers in the state.

The Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources program is designed to be free, straightforward, voluntary and locally relevant.

One chicken can provide a beautiful roast dinner and ingredients for additional meals throughout the week.

Nobody wants to think about it, but the day might come when we need the services of a nursing home to heal from an illness or injury.

“Famille verte” is a term collectors use for a popular style of Chinese porcelain. If you speak French — the term was coined by French collector Albert Jacquemart in the 1860s — you know it means “green family.”

The tissue lining of the vulva and vagina are estrogen-sensitive, and the low levels of estrogen that occur after menopause often cause them to atrophy.

It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

Cheap meals don’t start at the grocery store. They start at home, with what you already have.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on recent food recalls you know that salmonella has been in the news, because salmonella has been in our food.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease of the intestine. The cause is not certain and there are several factors involved in IBS.

Venetian glass has been prized since the 13th century, but it has never been stuck in the past.

For over 20 years, Doug Winter has been dedicated to representing and advocating on behalf of soybean growers at the state, national and international levels.

The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived.

National AgrAbility released a new micro documentary: “Surviving, Adapting, and Thriving: the Bell Family in Agriculture.”

For people in agriculture and rural communities, take heed: We work outside where ticks thrive, and one small bite can create a life-changing food allergy.

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.

My grandfather taught me that if something has been good to you, it’s your responsibility to give back to it and leave things better than you found them.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program support.

Lyle and Patti Lee were at their table during the Illinois State Auctioneers Association’s Hall of Fame dinner while, unbeknownst to Lyle, his family members gathered outside.

Two members of the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers were honored for their contributions toward the organization and the profession.

AgriNews and Beck’s are proud to announce the Poynter Family of Putnam County as the 2026 Indiana Farm Family of the Year.

What began as a way to better understand their own crops has grown into a business serving farmers across Indiana and the Midwest.

When the stress of farming feels too much, Ray and Heather Poynter lace up their running shoes and head outside.

As farmers across the state face mounting economic pressures, University of Illinois Extension reminds agricultural producers, advisers and families that free help is available wherever you are.

National FFA Week, held Feb. 21-28 this year, is the perfect time to show support for FFA.

Across Indiana, the iconic blue and gold jackets will take center stage as local chapters celebrate National FFA Week.

Giving lollipops to all the students at La Salle-Peru High School is just one of many activities planned for National FFA Week by the members of the La Salle-Peru FFA Chapter.

As a recent communications graduate, Lia Basden missed getting her hands dirty and making things grow.

University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau are partnering for a series to help farmers and landowners build, sustain and share their farm’s legacy.

The shop has been getting a workout with all the fix-it projects we had stacked up and the weather has been motivation to move most work indoors.

Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other.

The Indiana AgrAbility Project, in cooperation with Vincennes University and nonprofit partner Easterseals Crossroads, is sponsoring a full-day assistive technology expo on Feb. 17.

For many farm families in Indiana, the farm represents both legacy and livelihood. Protecting valuable assets through insurance is essential, but high input costs and low commodity prices are adding strain to already tight farm budgets.

The proper inhaler technique is much more easily demonstrated than it is described.

If you want the simplest Valentine's Day dessert of all, these straightforward chocolate cupcakes never fail. No fuss, just rich flavor and a tender crumb.

Promotional toys have been a popular form of advertising for a long time. The doll pictured here is Bandy, an advertising mascot created for General Electric in the 1920s.

Do not click any links in text messages unless you are 100% certain you know who sent the message.

If your sadness ever becomes too heavy and you feel unsafe, overwhelmed, or find yourself thinking about harming yourself, please don’t carry that alone.

After his first year as state veterinarian, Kyle Shipman is proud of the work done by the state Board of Animal Health in 2025.

Smith Family Farms focuses on meeting environmental goals with a cow herd, cover crops and no-till planting.

U.S. House leadership omitted a piece of the appropriations package that would permanently allow year-round sale of E15, choosing to create a rural energy council to explore this legislation.

Knowing how to prepare satisfying meals without relying on meat is a useful skill, especially when food prices feel unpredictable.

Pate-de-verre was made in ancient Egypt. The term means “glass paste.” It is made by combining ground glass with an adhesive and molding this mixture into forms.

Are you a member of AARP? Even with the recent price increase — from $15 to $20 per year — there is still a lot to recommend it.

Getting both your COVID and flu vaccines at the same time is convenient for people who have trouble getting to their provider or when there is no pharmacy near them that provides the vaccine.

After over 20 years in business, Ropp Jersey Cheese made its final batch of cheese Jan. 26 and will close its retail store Feb. 7.

Easy batch cooking is one of those habits that sounds slightly extreme until you try it. The short version is this: Cook extra, freeze it and thank yourself later.

When trying to compare plant-based milk substitutes with each other and with animal milks in their health impact, it’s important to look at what each of them have in terms of macronutrients and micronutrients.

If ever there was a time to turn off the television — especially during the evening news hour — this is it.