We are hosting a cattle farm wagon tour here at River Oak — 15703 E. 1600th St., Macomb — on the morning of July 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. You can register with University of Illinois Extension.

This country was built by ordinary men and women willing to do extraordinary things.

If there are any rules about little brothers, one should be that they don’t die before you.

Lake County Farm Bureau has invited elected officials, school representatives and their families to attend the annual Evening on the Farm event July 24 at Kleine Dairy Farm.

Plans are underway for the 26th annual Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor and Truck Show, set for July 18 at Waterman Lions Park.

State and local officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of Incobrasa Industries’ new facility that doubles its annual soybean processing capacity.

The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn. But that global market — and corn superpower status — is not guaranteed.

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.

Opiates like hydrocodone and oxycodone aren’t good long-term options for most people.

Sometimes the list of recalls mentioned on the evening news makes us wonder what else we’re not hearing about. Here are a few current ones.

The invention of the electric light bulb didn’t just introduce an improved, more convenient, safer light source. It gave designers new inspiration.

Thirteen lucky corn growers started the season off with an unforgettable surprise when they discovered their Pioneer brand corn seed had a special gold-colored seed treatment, signifying they had won the Golden Seed incentive.

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

Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes.

Take a step back in time to a place where stories are shared of bygone days — simpler, yet harder times — and see the iron that drove American agriculture.

An Allis-Chalmers Gathering of the Orange national show will be held July 9-12 during I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club’s Historic Farm Days.

Three historic milestones will be observed July 9-12 during this year’s Historic Farm Days.

It will be a memorable year at the Historic Farm Days, set for July 9-12, with the celebration of special anniversaries.

As we gather this Fourth of July, it’s worth remembering and mentioning that the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world happens because farmers and ranchers continue showing up every day despite the challenges.

The history of the United States is written in every row of crops, pasture and dairy barn from sea to sea.

Busch Light announced the return of its limited-edition farming can design, honoring farmers and America’s 250th anniversary.

The Dot Cake gets a red, white and blue makeover just in time for Independence Day.

Summer entertaining doesn’t always involve firing up the grill or spending the afternoon in the kitchen. Some of the best warm-weather dishes are made ahead, tucked into the refrigerator and brought out like a cool, blissful surprise when guests arrive.

Cortisol is a critical hormone that is needed for the function of many body systems. Without cortisone, the body can’t respond to stress, and a stressful event can literally kill a patient.

Scammers are creative, you have to give them that. They come up with ways to steal from us that we’ve never thought about.

Some designers become so popular that their name becomes synonymous with their style. This can make matters confusing for collectors.

Rain showers over the past several weeks have resulted in challenges to spray for weeds and sidedress anhydrous on Wessels Family Farm.

Corn and soybeans struggled for a week or two after planting during the flash drought, but a few passing showers have sent corn past "knee-high by Fourth of July" by leaps and bounds.

I am excited to invite you to join us Jan. 8-13 for the 2027 American Farm Bureau Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s theme is “Driven to Lead. Fueled by Community.”

The National Corn Growers Association elected Bill Leigh as the organization’s next first vice president, putting him on track to become board president in 2027.

Four outstanding FFA members involved with raising livestock, conducting research projects and painting farm equipment were named top in the state during the Stars Over Illinois Ceremony.

The FFA journey for Claire Woeppel is a legacy.

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

The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention wrapped up with an impressive showing of leadership, skill and community impact.

Four Indiana FFA members were named Stars over Indiana at the state convention, an honor for their had work in and outside of the classroom.

Sometimes, all we know about an artist from the past comes from their artwork. This is especially true of folk and outsider artists.

As the temperature starts to rise, it is important to take a moment to think about ways to beat the heat and avoid unnecessary illness.

Most people have memory loss in the minutes before and after a generalized seizure, and they are often confused for a period of time afterward.

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.