If you’ve done your grocery shopping at the same store for a long time, believing that they have the best prices in town, it might be time to revisit that thought.

Indiana 4-H youth collected more than 181,000 pounds of food for 52 local food banks this summer through the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer competition.

Indiana Pork donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to a Vanderburgh County food pantry, which will provide thousands of protein-rich meals for local families facing food insecurity.

For 25 years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have connected attendees with innovative dairy operations from across the globe.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase products, including pork, for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to support the continued expansion of Illinois’ local food system.

From supporting rural communities to marketing products internationally, the Illinois Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of programs.

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.

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.

Illinois Farm Bureau has named Southern Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau as the Outstanding Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter for the 2025-2026 academic year.

For every Indiana Pacers’ 3-pointer scored, three cases of eggs will be donated to those in need.

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.

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.

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus to award 30 Rural Development Grants totaling $120,000 to support local projects across the state.

The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is encouraging farmers, food businesses, cooperatives and community organizations across the state to apply now for the fiscal year 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant program, with the enrollment period open through March 27.

Heirloom and ancient grains are grown on Hazzard Free Farm without any chemical pesticides.

The Indiana Pacers just gave fans another reason to cheer for every long-range shot.

The president didn’t return much affection to rural voters in 2025. Farm inputs, health care and food costs continued to rise; yo-yo tariff policies sliced ag exports; and cuts to several federal farm and rural programs clipped rural communities.

A friendly wager between the pork associations in Indiana and Ohio has paid off for Hoosier families in need of high-quality protein this holiday season.

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

Indiana’s poultry farmers donated $620,000 worth of chicken, duck and turkey meat to Hoosiers through local food banks, including Second Helpings in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pork and the Fort Wayne TinCaps donated over 2,000 ground pork meals to the Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana.

I recently learned a few things about my local food bank that I didn’t know. Maybe your food bank has these services, as well.

Indiana Pork donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry in an effort to provide thousands with protein-rich meals.

Country superstar Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour stop in McHenry County turned up more than great music this year — it also helped fight hunger in northern Illinois.

Now in its second year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence honors a veteran or service member for outstanding contributions to agriculture and local communities.

A report that U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised will improve the health of America’s children does not call on the government to make significant changes to its food or farming policies.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the Sale of Champions at the 2025 Illinois State Fair — the premier auction showcasing the top livestock exhibited by Illinois 4-H youth.

In small towns and rural communities across America, hunger often hides in plain sight.

University of Illinois alumnus Eric Hodel didn’t begin his career expecting to lead one of the nation’s largest faith-based food banks.

The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread.

Corteva Agriscience is not only innovating to ensure a safe, nutritious and affordable food supply. Employees are getting their hands dirty in a garden and donating the produce, honey and flowers to others in need.