Soy buyers from several countries took advantage of the opportunity to see soybeans growing on an Illinois farm during a tour of Ryan Frieders’ farm.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture tent not only offers thirst-quenching treats, but also educates state fair visitors on the diversity of locally-grown products the Prairie State offers.

Renowned cheese artists Sarah Kaufmann and Nancy Baker spent 250 hours designing and creating this year’s cheese sculpture at the Indiana State Fair.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest at the Indiana State Fair.

A phone call from a friend changed Debbie Ruff’s career trajectory 35 years ago, and she’s “still having fun” as ag literacy coordinator.

The Tyson beef processing plant closure at nearby Joslin was an unpleasant surprise. Now most local cattle sold will be discounted the freight cost to go to more distant plants — a consequence of low beef supply.

Proactive farm estate and succession planning ensures agricultural legacies survive across generations.

Tyson Foods announced the closure of three beef processing facilities, including the 3,000-head-per-day slaughtering plant in Joslin in northwestern Illinois.

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years.

Lactose intolerance is a common cause of abdominal cramping, bloating and loose stools. This condition occurs when the body does not have enough of the intestinal enzyme lactase.

Fresh vegetables, olive oil and a splash of vinegar transform into Spain's famous chilled soup, gazpacho.

WPA dolls are handmade, historically significant dolls produced in the United States from 1935 to 1943 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration.

Illinois Agri-Women announced the three Legacy Farm Family Award winners for the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America, or GoAg3, initiative.

I hosted the Regenerative Grazing System Contest for youth along with my close partner, Judy Bingman, and several of our Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition board members.

Building a farm takes a lifetime, but losing it can take one unfinished plan.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to support the continued expansion of Illinois’ local food system.

Spraying fungicide for the corn and soybean crops as well as the last nitrogen application have been completed for the 2026 growing season at Wessels Family Farm.

The Illinois Soybean Association elected new leadership during its annual public meeting in Champaign.

Dennis Neuhaus was elected the new board president of Growmark during the cooperative’s annual meeting.

Ken Kocher’s miniature farm display includes a working replica of the barn and crib that were on his family farm in his youth, along with tractors, trucks and other equipment.

This silky Italian dessert looks like you fussed. Panna cotta is happy to keep your secret.

Tumor seeding is the accidental spread and growth of cancer cells along the path of a surgical instrument, needle biopsy, or medical procedure. While it can happen, it remains a very rare complication in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Some materials in frying pans, pots and baking dishes — particularly those manufactured before 2013 — have the potential to expose you and your family to toxins.

Fauvist artist Maurice de Vlaminck brought his use of bright colors, simple shapes and free brush strokes to ceramics as well as canvases.

It’s been 40 years since Congress last passed major agricultural labor reform. In that time, farming has changed, but our labor system has not kept up.

For many of us whose roots run deep on a family farm, land isn’t just an asset. It provides food, supports wildlife, filters water and tells the story of generations who have cared for it.

Hauling water across rugged landscapes has become a daily chore for many ranchers in the U.S. Rockies.

Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage.

Corn shelling is once again a job on Nathan Gudmunson’s farm operation.

Between wrapping up a challenging wheat harvest and managing other farm tasks, From the Fields reporter Clay Geyer has had little time to slow down.

With optimism for the cattle business remaining strong, nearly 700 cattle producers from across the country gathered in Colorado, for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.

Succession planning in family farming operations requires more than just financial arrangements and legal documents.

Every farm lost takes with it generations of knowledge, community leadership and the heartbeat of local economies.

Additional financial support is critical to offset trade-related losses, rising input costs and the deep financial pressure facing U.S. row crop and specialty crop producers.

Balance and strength training do not require large movements or complicated routines to be effective. Small, consistent exercises can help improve stability, build muscle support and reduce the risk of falls over time.

Leuprolide, commonly known as Lupron or Eligard, is a standard hormone therapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer.

Rich, smoky romesco brings a taste of Spain to the table with roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds, garlic and olive oil.

Throughout the 19th century, American families had many ways of transforming fabric scraps into useful rugs.

A rotational grazing system at Rincker Simmentals is designed to provide forage for the cowherd during the majority of the year.

Virtual fencing systems remove the boundaries of where cattle, sheep and goat producers have the opportunity to graze their animals.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition wrapped up the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference by recognizing three Illinois producers with the Master Grazier Award: Rick Adams, Terry Becherer and Perry Hottes.

Hoosier farmers will be honored at the Indiana State Fair as part of the 2026 Featured Farmers program hosted by the fair and Corteva.

The 2026 Indiana State Fair will come to town Aug. 7-23, with the fair closed on Mondays, featuring new attractions and entertainment.

Indiana’s commodity organizations will feature a mouthwatering lineup of new foods at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.

Fairgoers can save money at the Indiana State Fair with advance discounts, theme days, family packages and daily deals.

Purdue University always has a presence at the Indiana State Fair — and 2026 is no exception.

It is important to break the stigma around mental health challenges and encourage those struggling to reach out for help.

A morning of applying fungicide and insecticide on 160 acres of corn was already in the books, and Jay Whalen was rinsing out the drone to ready for another round that afternoon.

The green tractor in the doorway of the Historic Farm Days’ Featured Brand Building looked out of place with seemingly the wrong color.

It was a memorable day for a select group of women who attended Girls Who Grill, an exclusive event designed to build confidence around grilling.