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.

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.

The new officers of Indiana FFA will travel the state in a car that runs on E85 fuel and has tires made with soybean oil in the tire tread compound.

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

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

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

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.

Illinois AgriNews presented the Top 5 Section Reporter awards and the Top 10 Chapter Reporter awards during the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield.

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.

It is now time to celebrate the accomplishments from this past year at the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention. However, this event would not have been possible without the months' worth of preparation completed by the state officer team.

Illinois FFA state proficiency winners are selected based on members’ outstanding skills in recordkeeping, leadership and scholastic achievement.

Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois FFA chapters and Collegiate Farm Bureaus proudly raised a total of 68,577.85 pounds of food, volunteered 13,142.16 hours and donated $76,645.23 during the 2025-2026 Harvest for All campaign.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

From conferences to convention to contests, this month the Illinois FFA major state officers have been busy traveling all across the state and even into Iowa.

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.

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

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.

Big changes will be happening over the summer for the agricultural rooms at Heyworth High School.

Top-performing and innovative FFA section presidents and 4-H members cultivated necessary leadership and professional skills during the Youth Education in Agriculture Committee’s recently held Premier 20 Leadership Conference.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

From charter signings to banquets and everything in between, the Illinois FFA major state officers this past month have participated in a wide variety of events across the state, along with extensive convention preparation.

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

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.

Compeer Financial selected 35 high school seniors from Illinois to each receive a scholarship worth $2,000 toward the pursuit of a degree related to agriculture.

Your mindset can hold you back or help you take action and move forward.

The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center has been a hub of activity for nearly two decades, hosting workshops, seminars, expos, livestock and horticulture judging, countless opportunities for students of all ages and other events.

From the 2026 National FFA Week to district proficiency awards, this past month has been full of successes across the state.

The annual Innovate and Grow Conference was held to provide education and networking for Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40.

National Ag Day is March 24, with the theme, “Together We Grow.”

Did you know that farmers can donate land, grain or equipment directly to their local community foundation?

Broadcasting legend and farmer advocate and friend Orion Samuelson died March 16, WGN Radio announced.

The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived.

More than 4,000 farmer and rancher Farm Bureau members gathered for the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, held earlier this month in Anaheim, California.

National FFA Week, held Feb. 21-28 this year, is the perfect time to show support for FFA.

Across Indiana, the iconic blue and gold jackets will take center stage as local chapters celebrate National FFA Week.

Giving lollipops to all the students at La Salle-Peru High School is just one of many activities planned for National FFA Week by the members of the La Salle-Peru FFA Chapter.

From conferences to company visits, the Illinois FFA major state officers have stayed very busy over the past month.

More than 100 Indiana FFA students traveled to the Statehouse to meet with lawmakers, participate in policy discussions and learn firsthand how state government works at the 2026 Advocacy Day.

The Illinois Agri-Women organization has awarded four scholarships for females studying agriculture.

Before heading out for the holidays, the major state officer team spent time training and then preparing for the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention.

American Agri-Women awarded its 2025 Rising Star Award to Vikkie Becker of Alexander in west-central Illinois during the organization’s national convention.

The Indiana FFA Foundation will receive a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps.

From holidays to “Harvesting Success,” the Illinois FFA major state officer team has been busy in the city and making an impact on members all across the state.

The Illini Bluffs FFA Chapter in Glasford is the Illinois recipient of $2,500 from Compeer Financial’s Giving Tuesday contest.