For the 20th year in a row, American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. will have a veteran and rookie farmer present milk to the winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Inside a greenhouse filled with herbs and vegetables, adults with intellectual disabilities are learning job skills and growing confidence through a program called Watch Us Farm.

Mark Read has been involved in his community in a variety of roles over the years, and after retiring from farming, he was able to expand his volunteer work to well beyond north-central Illinois.

“Giving back to the community” isn’t just a cliché. It’s a lifestyle for folks like Matt Rush and his family.

When Alexandra Merritt saw the need for more food bank access, she took action.

In his youth, Phil Borgic saw the dedication his parents had toward helping their community and the ag industry. He continues to carry on that tradition.

At a time when many high school students are generations removed from farm life, Indian Creek Ag Teacher Joe Dunn is showing them the importance of agriculture.

Watching high school students become successful in their careers has been a highlight for Joe Steffen as the agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Newark Community High School.

The Brookfield Aces 4-H club is like a large family where members are encouraged to help each other with their projects, community service activities and fundraisers.

Heroes don’t wear capes. They’re paged at 3 a.m. to fight a fire, the next day they’re advocating for ag on Capitol Hill and the following day pitching in for the local FFA.

Tyler Main took a temporary westward detour after graduating from Illinois State University 10 years ago this month.

Preparing for taxes and the transition of farming operations from one generation to the next is important for farm families.

Farming is more than a livelihood. It’s a way of life, and sometimes, it’s a heavy load to carry.

These super-high prices we are experiencing all across the beef industry leave one unanswered question on every producer’s mind: When will it all end?

As we continue the great ride with cattle prices we still must do some things well to be as profitable as possible.

When Jay Whalen was hired as a seed specialist 17 years ago, he began using his farm for testing the company’s various products.

Graduation season isn’t just about diplomas and tassels. It’s about what comes next and the people who help get you there.

During the century’s first three decades, American businesses fought to reign supreme on the farm by developing a reliable, affordable tractor.

Dallas Conrad is building a legacy for the next generation on his central Indiana farm with the help of Meristem Crop Performance.

In 1920, Daniel Chapman’s great-grandpa Ritchie started farming the land using horses. Since then, each generation of the family has worked to leave a legacy for the next.

Mark Bacon’s on-farm research is paying off by taking significant nitrogen cost out of production for corn in 2026.

Planting corn and soybeans on Bell Family Farms has started for the 2026 growing season.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference is where grassroots policy meets action.

Global disruptions have tightened fertilizer supplies and driven up costs. At the same time, fuel prices continue to rise, further tightening balance sheets.

Southern Illinois planters began rolling in the latter half of March after an extended stretch of warm, dry conditions.

Cinco de Mayo called, it wants more cheese. A creamy, cheesy dip with salsa verde and seasoned chicken? Why, yes. Yes, please.

“Say It With Flowers!” No wonder it’s one of the most successful advertising slogans ever. It works for nearly any occasion and is especially appropriate for Mother’s Day.

Keeping up your exercise is excellent for your bones, for your overall health and to reduce your risk of cancer.

Having made New Year’s resolutions in January, and having kept nearly none of them, I’ve decided to make some mid-year resolutions and try again.

Japanese curry is a “secret weapon” comfort food — rich, savory and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Thirteen Illinois Farm Bureau members and agricultural professionals graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills.

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

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.

Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its Rural Collaboration Project.

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

Like other farmers across the nation, my work is not a job, but a calling.

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.

For generations, farmers and ranchers have been the backbone of rural communities and a driving force in our nation’s economy.

This easy sheet pan frittata turns everyday ingredients into a satisfying, pizza-inspired meal.

People with progressive kidney failure may suffer from medical emergencies such as critically high potassium levels or severe levels of acid in the blood, which usually require emergent dialysis.

While your brain is not a muscle, exercising it may help delay the cognitive decline that naturally comes with healthy aging. Finding ways to stimulate your brain can help it stay sharper for longer.

Picnics are a favorite way to celebrate the spring weather. But most of us wouldn’t pack ours in a box like this one, which sold for $2,560 at an auction by Nye & Company.

Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood and, increasingly, a line in the sand.

An estate plan is not a one-and-done process. It is a good idea to review it from time to time.

Focusing on self-care helps farm women remain important assets for their family farming operation.

Good cooking isn’t about more ingredients or more money. It’s about using simple things and letting them shine.

A knife with a painted wooden blade might sound like something strictly decorative. If it’s a flax knife, or scutching knife, that’s not the case.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disease of the nerve that causes face pain, often described as an electric shock. It gets misdiagnosed as a dental condition.

Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older.