This summer, Heritage Tractor is hitting the road with a mission.

Finding ways to stimulate your brain can help it stay sharper for longer.

Osteoporosis medicines that slow down the action of the osteoclasts — the cells that break down bone so that it can be rebuilt — put people at a higher risk of ONJ.

Jump hour watches from any time are still rare. Unsurprisingly, they sell for high prices at auctions.

Pulling a homemade pizza from the oven is delicious, but the satisfaction of making it yourself is the real reward.

At a time when farmers are facing the toughest economic environment we’ve seen in a generation, we need every tool available to help strengthen farm income and create new opportunities for agriculture.

Natalie Pratt, the 2025-2026 Illinois FFA state president, closed the book on her year serving in that post with an emotional farewell address.

It has never been more important to be diligent with your cybersecurity, social media footprint and electronic interactions.

For many people, a cold beer on a warm evening is a favorite summer indulgence. But if you look back far enough in history, beer wasn’t an indulgence; it was part of a healthy diet.

Your body has a built-in system called the thirst reflex to make sure that you're getting enough fluid. There are only a few times when you should override this system.

Some of the best recipes begin with, “I’m absolutely not going to the store today.” A little pantry creativity and a willingness to work with what’s already on hand can produce delicious results.

Old work trucks are priceless links to our farming past.

My oldest granddaughter received her State FFA Degree. Less than 2% of all Illinois FFA members meet the requirements to earn the honor.

A celebration doesn't come from the price tag attached to the meal. It comes from the thought behind it.

Indiana Pork sponsored Indianapolis Tenderloin Week, a celebration of one of the Hoosier state’s most beloved culinary traditions: the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich.

For most of my life, I assumed everyone’s dad worked as hard as mine. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized what I witnessed growing up wasn’t something everyone experienced.

The Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension will highlight innovative dairy technology and management practices during the annual Dairy Tech Tour on July 16.

The use of AI in agriculture has potential to enhance efficiency through precision agriculture, optimize resource use and improved production.

A look at women whose contributions significantly shaped agriculture — trailblazers at the national, state or local level — is illuminating.

Bryer Nelson is excited for the opportunities he will be given and the opportunities he will be sharing with FFA members during the upcoming year as the president of the Illinois Association FFA.

Pastures are looking pretty good so far, but rainfall will determine how successful the grazing season turns out.

Corn and soybean stands look good on Cliff Lane’s farm, and he has not found any issues with emergence.

The unique challenges of farming that is an isolating job with economic and generational pressures can lead to mental health problems.

Syngenta’s new Durastak Traits of Tomorrow Scholarship program is accepting applications through June 15.

A new project aims to increase the safety and well-being of rural residents caring for a family member with dementia.

Pesticides are an important tool for farmers, protecting billions of dollars in damages each year from weeds, insects and other pests.

State lawmakers approved a $55.9 billion budget that included current-level funding for the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

More than 25 speakers and panelists will provide strategies for creating and maintaining a successful forage and livestock operation during the Illinois Forage Institute on June 26 at Spoon River College in Canton.

Life on the farm now smells like hard work, sunshine and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after a rain, leather gloves and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines.

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights.

Exceptional FFA members from across the state who have developed extensive Supervised Agricultural Experience projects will be highlighted during the 98th annual Illinois FFA State Convention, set for June 9-11.

These five students have been selected district winners for the Star in Agribusiness award after an extensive process of evaluating the students and their record books.

The winner of the Star in Agricultural Placement award will be announced during the Wednesday afternoon session of the Illinois FFA State Convention starting at 2 p.m.

Three district winners for the Star in Agriscience award will be honored on the stage of the Illinois FFA State Convention.

The number of acres managed by Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers members increased substantially in 10 years.

Data centers create both economic opportunities and resource pressures, particularly around land, water and energy.

Deidra Roell is a fifth-generation grain farmer in Washington County in southern Indiana.

It’s been a dry start to the season here until the past week. Planting has been very steady going with the dry weather down here.

With summer just around the corner, Agronomy Days will soon return to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

USDA is forecasting a rise in U.S. consumption of beef, pork and chicken in 2026 — all staples for summertime cookouts, says Jim Henry.

Some restaurant favorites are surprisingly easy to re-create at home. Beef doner is one of them.

Older adults frequently lose hundreds of dollars to forgotten "zombie" subscriptions, such as unused streaming services, expired free trials and recurring antivirus renewals.

Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older adults. Before a person receives treatment, the diagnosis should be confirmed by an X-ray.

Father’s Day is a time to treat Dad to the finer things in life. What could be finer than accessories for a Victorian gentleman? Maybe the box that holds them.

Expanding access to American-grown fuels is one more way agriculture can help keep our country moving.

If we want this way of life to be here for the next generation, we must be willing to speak up for it by showing up in conversations where decisions are made and making sure rural voices are heard.

With corn and soybean planting finished, Chad Bell is focusing on evaluating the stands and completing tissue sampling and soil testing.

4-H members can learn about artificial intelligence through a tool created by Purdue Extension called “AI or Me?”

Across Oahu’s North Shore, an area famed for its big-wave surfing, the small farms that help supply the island’s food are struggling after back-to-back storms in March brought the state’s worst flooding in two decades.

Farm Bureau has long advocated for reforms to the H-2A guest worker program to ensure workers are treated fairly and that farmers can afford to fill their labor needs.