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.

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

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.

A “From Field Tile to Tap” tour demonstrated what farmers can do on their farms to protect drinking water sources downstream.

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.

It is important for everyone to do things that fill up their mind, body and spirit.

Kuipers Family Farm is celebrating its 25-year anniversary by opening its Midwest Tulip Fest, featuring more than 1 million colorful blooms.

Charlie Meier is quick to point out that had it not been for his involvement with FFA and 4-H as a youngster, he would not be a state representative.

Brush in our pastures is my nemesis and I find myself looking for every opportunity to do damage to every Russian olive and locust tree on the planet.

Carrots bring natural sweetness, moisture and vibrant color to these wholesome biscotti, while cinnamon and turmeric add depth and gentle complexity.

If you have an email account, you’ve almost certainly been on the receiving end of too-good-to-be-true schemes attempting to con you into giving up information, buying into a scam, or clicking on malicious links or files.

When the Arts and Crafts movement thrived first in the British Isles and then in the United States, Vienna, Austria, had the Wiener Werkstatte, or Vienna Workshop.

Most diabetic ulcers can be healed if they are treated the right way early enough.

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.

Johnson County 4-H is recognizing service members this spring by featuring 4-H alumni on active duty in the U.S. military.

Indiana Dairy Producers named its 2026 award winners at its recent annual meeting.

Spring often just burst onto the southern Illinois farm of my youth. One morning you’d see a green blade of something peeking through the bare ground by the mailbox and by the time you got off the school bus a day later a brave daffodil waved, welcoming you home.

Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

Chad Bell is working on a variety of projects during the transition time from winter and getting ready for the spring planting season.

St. Joseph Ag Days will be held April 10-12 this spring as a free, interactive way for families to learn about agriculture.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association honored a family that has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion at the local and state levels.

A fifth-generation hog farmer was seated as Illinois Pork Producers Association president during its annual meeting at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

As the season changes, the kitchen changes, too. The heavy dishes of winter begin to give way to meals that feel fresher and livelier.

Salt has played an important a role in human history as it does at the dinner table.

Approximately $60 billion per year is stolen from taxpayers through Medicare theft and fraud. Your job is to be the intermediary and foil their attempts.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a foreign protein or carbohydrate, called an “allergen.” It is caused by a release of inflammatory chemicals from immune cells.

The National Pork Producers Council announced the induction of Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum.

Orion Samuelson wasn’t my formal mentor, but he didn’t have to be. His work ethic spoke louder than any lesson plan ever could.

Consolidations from the farm gate through the entire supply chain, combined with inconsistent federal policies, have pushed agriculture toward a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

My next project in the mill is making a tweed-type yarn from a Shetland fleece. I found a nice cream-colored fleece and a light tan fleece. Both fleeces should spin to nice yarn.

Millions of pounds of chicken fried rice, ramen and other related products are being recalled due to potential glass contamination, likely from contaminated carrots. Brands include Trader Joe's, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei and Ajinomoto.

Supplements can be a way of treating symptoms and some medical conditions. But there are very few situations in which a supplement is proven to be effective at preventing problems for a person who feels well.

With April showers comes the question: What do you do with your dripping raincoats and umbrellas?

Nautical antiques are popular decorations. Their appeal has many aspects: a call back to another time; a sense of seafaring adventure; even the durability and practicality of something made to survive the high seas.

Be on guard each time the phone rings or a text message comes through.

The Food and Drug Administration requires boxed warnings, which are the highest level of concern, on systemic estrogen like pills.

The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term.

We must ensure strong market opportunities here at home to keep family farms in business.

Delegates to National Farmers Union’s 124th Anniversary Convention cast their ballots to unanimously reelect Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s president and vice president, respectively.