Farm Family Life

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

The numbers are shocking: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four seniors age 65 or older experience falls each year.

Although Elaina and Garrett Fales have no farming background, they have developed a cut flower production farm that markets primarily to florists.

Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.

Before we know it, we’ll need to move into hot weather mode and take steps to stay healthy and safe in the heat.

Muscle aches are not uncommon with statin drugs like Lipitor, but research has shown that in most people with muscle or joint aches who take statins, the medication is not the underlying cause.

What’s the difference between a lightship basket and a friendship basket? You may have seen both terms applied to the famous wood and rattan woven baskets made in Nantucket.

Agriculture leaders voiced support for the massive spending and tax package bill that includes significant new farm program funding.

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.

When we see dramatic weight loss — greater than 5% to 10% is generally considered important — we think about a few important categories.

If you want to streamline meals without sacrificing flavor or nutrition, meal prepping grain bowls is a game-changer.

We can outwit the thieves who want our money and peace of mind. It just takes a little work.

Identify the designer of an antique and it will usually sell for more. Sometimes an attribution is enough.

AgriSafe shared its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its impact on the agricultural community.

Even the doctor who stays behind a computer screen to make notes may not seem present in the exam room.

“Base Ball: The Nation’s Greatest Amusement.” So says this 1930s Jennings slot machine, and we expect few people would disagree.

If you’re looking for a meal prep wonder that works as hard as you do, this Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad is here to save the day.

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.

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.

The United States has the ability to produce nearly everything on grocery store shelves. That’s pretty remarkable.

Government, of course, has dozens of ways to indirectly impact ag markets.

This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 243 veterinary shortage areas across 46 states — the highest number recorded.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture plans to overhaul its rules this summer to allow more than just agricultural production on 25,000 acres under a new agricultural enterprise lands program.

Farmers truly share a bond, no matter where we live or what we grow and raise.

The 36th annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10 on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

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.

American farmers take the responsibility of providing a safe food supply to heart because we know that food security means national security.

The Fourth of July is the time to celebrate with fireworks, family and, of course, food.

Lena Olson’s love for animals is in her DNA.

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.

Midwest Dairy announced that five students will receive $1,000 over the 2025-2026 academic school year to study agriculture education, dairy science, applied sciences and animal science, starting this fall at the college or university of their choice.

With the invention of the mechanical glass press in the 1800s, the glassmaking industry moved away from free-blown, hand-decorated pieces and embraced new ways to mass-produce inexpensive decorative glass. But not everyone wanted to leave the old ways behind.

While Crab Imperial is often served as a luxe appetizer, it can also be the star of a special-occasion meal.

Sometimes screening tests make a great deal of sense; other times they don’t. It all depends on how likely it is that a person would have the condition in question.

Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time.

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

June is the beginning of grilling season and that’s been great for beef demand. If more of you would try lamb chops or lamb kabobs on the grill maybe we could see similar results in the lamb market.

After 17 wonderful years, we’ve made the heartfelt decision to sell Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill and The Complete Sheep Shoppe.

Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What do I do with my days?

Forget store-bought hummus — this easy recipe creates the creamiest, fluffiest, most velvety hummus you’ve ever tasted.

In general, screening for blockages in the carotid arteries that provide blood flow to the brain is not recommended, but occasionally I do see people who get the diagnosis made as part of a study or as a result of a diagnostic test that was performed for some other reason.

Today marks seven days since I’ve watched the television news. For a news junkie, that’s a very long time. But I feel much better for having taken a break.

Swartz Farms is transitioning into summer mode after a timely planting season.

Although I don’t think olive oil is a cure for all ailments, there are certainly health benefits when using olive oil compared to most oils.

Spatterware and spongeware pottery are often grouped together, with the names used interchangeably. While they look similar, with color applied in patches of tiny dots instead of brush strokes, they are different techniques.

The price increases we might see because of the expected tariffs make this a good time to get used to hunting for senior discounts on all the goods and services we need and want.

Compeer Financial, through its Fund for Rural America, announced a transformative gift of $500,000 to the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal in support of its upcoming exhibit, “From the Farm to a Healthy Me.”