I’m hustling to keep up with the grass growth and mow under the fence to keep the volts up and my high school help went back to school.

Nathaniel will be marketing his first-ever pastured organic broiler crop as his entrepreneurial debut.

Our county fair is underway and my granddaughter has three of her Shetlands at the 4-H and junior shows.

The Parkers wrapped up a successful weekend at the Illinois State Fair livestock show and returned to their farm with ribbons in hand.

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.

Sixty-five young livestock exhibitors vied for the title of “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” during the Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a $625,000 commitment from Compeer Financial to the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation toward ongoing upgrades to fairground buildings.

Champions were crowned in the Supreme Drive at the Indiana State Fair.

The Lake County Fair hosted its inaugural 4-H Urban Ag Expo, highlighting the talents of 11 young people who participated in the county’s new urban agriculture program.

In a period when retail beef prices are at an all-time high and consumers are still willing to pay, South Dakota rancher Calli Williams would love to cash in. But it’s not so simple.

The United States’ suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico hit at the worst possible time for rancher Martín Ibarra Vargas, who after two years of severe drought had hoped to put his family on better footing selling his calves across the northern border.

If “America First” is the goal, then the American Beef Labeling Act is an integral component. You simply can’t say you’re putting America first when you’re catering to the self-interests of global corporations.

Becoming a trained observer of livestock can help producers evaluate the nutritional value of their pastures.

Plant succession is a process where one plant community replaces another.

Ken Ropp made his first cheese delivery of the season to Tanners Orchard.

Several hundred IH 1206 tractors are expected to be on display during the Half Century of Progress event at the National Aviation Center near Rantoul.

Franklin Gaisler has featured his Oliver tractors during the past several Half Century of Progress shows and was at his 20th Historic Farm Days this summer.

Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery announced that two of its artisanal cheeses have been awarded bronze and silver medals at the 42nd American Cheese Society annual conference in Sacramento.

Judicious use of antibiotics is tremendously important for the future of beef and dairy production.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition will host two upcoming Grazing Schools, with events scheduled this September in Cambridge and Waltonville.

The nation’s largest grocer is reportedly creating a closed, vertically integrated system for which it touts new jobs and new marketing opportunities for ranchers.

From canning vegetables to volunteering at Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair, Mindy Orschell is enjoying the final few weeks of summer on — and off — the farm.

The cooler weather this past week allowed us to wean calves and introduce some new heifers to the herds.

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years.

Thanks to a new partnership, dairy producers will soon have additional options for achieving and marketing verified greenhouse gas reductions from on-farm sustainability practices.

The prices for what these feeder cattle are costing and what fat cattle are bringing seems dangerously crazy.

We think now in our second rotation that things are improving, not just from better practices from us, but from the steers perhaps having less anxiety about what and where they are grazing.

My father-in-law farmed in Stark County his whole life and for many years worked at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office out measuring bins and acres for the various government programs.

After a tight competition, several exhibitors were crowned as champions at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Grand Drive.

American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. unveiled a 1,500-pound cheese sculpture at the Indiana State Fair.

Wheat harvest is complete on Riskedal Family Farms and cover crops have been planted that will be grazed by cattle starting in September.

The Illinois Soybean Association elected new leadership during its annual public meeting in Champaign.

Before railroads were established in Illinois, cattle and hog farmers drove their animals to livestock markets and processing facilities.

The agricultural economic outlook across the Corn Belt’s Federal Reserve Districts remain subdued.

Budget reconciliation legislation that includes farm safety net enhancements, higher reference prices and biofuel tax credits was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

U.S. cattle producers with an interest in strengthening the economic position of their individual farms and ranches and in ensuring the health and safety of their livestock herd would not knowingly support policies that conflict with their own interests and goals.

The theme for this year’s fair sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois State Fair a must-see event — livestock competitions, jaw-dropping performances, thrilling carnival rides, delicious food and nonstop entertainment.

Many of us grew up in homes where words like “please,” “thank you” and “you’re welcome” were as routine as brushing your teeth. These were not just phrases. They were signs of character.

The herd at the University of Illinois dairy farm provides animals for research projects, as well as an opportunity for students to learn about dairy herd management.

All the feed for the University of Illinois farms — including poultry, beef, dairy and swine — are formulated at the Feed Technology Center.

While bovine viral diarrhea virus presents serious challenges, producers have reliable tools like vaccination, testing and biosecurity to manage it.

Identifying their business goal will help cattlemen determine where to allocate dollars in their operation.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture plans to overhaul its rules this summer to allow more than just agricultural production on 25,000 acres under a new agricultural enterprise lands program.

The goal of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders is to spread the benefits of the higher fluid milk prices to more dairymen.

Four companies have been selected for the inaugural cohort for the Midwest Dairy Accelerator — an intensive eight-week virtual initiative designed to accelerate the next generation of dairy forward food and beverage entrepreneurs.

People working in the maternity area of a dairy farm provide a specialized type of care for the animals.

Evaluating cattle productivity often focuses on common benchmarks such as body condition, weight and feed consumption.

Not all teat dips are created equal. With milk quality being a constant priority and teat dip being a key input cost on a farm, understanding what sets one product apart is more important than ever.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the return of its annual College Aggies Online scholarship program.

As the Indiana State Fair approaches, Jeanette Merritt is preparing for two of her favorite weeks of the year.