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.

Kade Hill of Livingston County, a former agriculture teacher and past FFA president who works in agribusiness, was named the 2025 Young Leader Discussion Meet winner during Illinois Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in Chicago.

With harvest complete and cover crops planted, work at Riskedal Farms is focusing on repairing machinery and deciding what changes they will make for the 2026 growing season.

Mark Bunselmeyer was elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association for 2025-2026 at its annual re-organizational meeting.

A school principal and two teachers were honored by the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program for their efforts.

From contests to convention, the Illinois FFA major state officer team has certainly had a packed schedule this past month.

Ten Illinois 4-H members who exemplified outstanding leadership in the agricultural industry and demonstrate a desire to remain engaged were recently recognized as 2025-2026 Illinois Sustaining the Future Award recipients.

College students and recent graduates are encouraged to attend CattleCon 2026 in Nashville to help them prepare for careers in the cattle industry.

Outstanding projects developed by three Illinois FFA members earned them top honors in the nation.

We figured we were probably 5% over our Actual Production History for the year in both corn and soybeans and actually our toughest ground did better than our better ground this year.

Kiah Twisselman Burchett describes her love for agriculture as a seed that was planted when she was very young, growing up on a cattle ranch in rural California.

After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners.

The Cambridge Middle FFA Chapter was chartered in 2023 and now the members have won a national award.

IL Corn’s executive director, Rodney Weinzierl, and managing director, Jim Tarmann, were each awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Three Indiana FFA members took home notable awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Brad Dearing checks all the life-lesson boxes from his experiences in military service, decades as a teacher and owning a farm.

Indiana agriculture took center stage as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Everett Farms and Seed LLC in Lebanon ahead of her keynote address to the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

Illinois Agri-Women has established the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America event and awards.

With the warm, dry conditions, harvest is almost complete at Riskedal Farms, where some corn and sunflowers remain to be picked.

Working on two dairy farms has resulted in national recognition for Nevin Erbsen as a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award.