Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin's approach to farming has brought together an unlikely network of Midwesterners dedicated to caring for the Earth for spiritual reasons.

Many Americans regularly enjoy dairy foods, but few have the opportunity to step onto a farm and see firsthand the people, technology and care behind the milk they purchase. A new dairy checkoff initiative aims to help close that gap.

Nedap’s SmartSort sorting gate accurately and smoothly sorts cows that need special attention to the right place, allowing the rest of the herd to follow their normal routine without interruption.

Participating in leadership programs provides a variety of opportunities for farmers that include improving communication skills, learning new farming techniques and enhancing their business plans.

Utilizing beef semen to breed dairy females and produce beef-on-dairy cross calves is impacting dairy herds in several ways.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is accepting nominations for the 2027 Environmental Stewardship Awards.

Stay ahead of market and industry shifts by attending CattleCon 2027 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 2-4, with business meetings beginning Feb. 1.

Average swine finishing feed costs could be about 10% higher in 2027 than in 2026. But the range matters: depending on where corn prices land, the increase could be closer to 5% or as high as 15%.

R-CALF USA is calling for an immediate federal investigation into the shrinking cattle market and recent major beef plant closures.

Looking closely at claw lesions can help uncover environmental, management and nutritional factors that may be contributing to the problem.

FeedSense system from AP automatically monitors feed bin levels with high accuracy and minimal maintenance.

As farmers face mounting economic headwinds and thin profit margins, Indiana Farm Bureau has officially laid out its legislative roadmap for the 2027 General Assembly session, zeroing in on rural investment, tax relief and food system resilience.

My pasture is holding up well this fall. We purposely only cut hay once so the pasture would grow better through the fall.

My brush pile is getting very tall and ready to burn. With the crops out around me so nothing can catch on fire and calm winds, I think a bonfire is in the future.

Every cent matters when fuel bills are already stretching farm budgets, so being able to use tax-exempt diesel could make a real difference.

American Star Farmer finalist Justin Myers purchased his first farm several years before he became an FFA member.

Attendance to the Illinois and Du Quoin state fairs exceeded 1 million for the second consecutive year.

Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the United States attacked Iran months ago.

Moisture and cooler weather this fall could boost cool-season pasture growth, but careful management is needed to balance immediate forage use with long-term recovery.

America’s entire cattle industry depends on a market that is disappearing before our eyes: the negotiated cash cattle market.

It looks like harvest will run full-bore the next few weeks. Take time to enjoy it.

Four startup companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

Growing up, 4-H was simply part of life.

Hog supplies continue to tighten as farmers resist expansion, but lower futures prices are signaling concerns that pork demand may be weakening faster than supplies are shrinking, reports Jim Henry.

The future is bright for the U.S. dairy industry for several reasons, including the opportunity for dairy exports.

Market conditions matter, but the policy and economic environment can shape how farmers view what comes next.

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.

GLP-1 medications are powerful tools for people to lose weight, but people still must eat and consume protein.

Higher fuel costs are compounding already tight farmer budgets.

Chad Bell is working on the final steps to prepare for harvest as he waits for field conditions to be favorable and his corn to dry to appropriate moisture levels.

Animal welfare should be driven by science, not by a patchwork of state-by-state legislation.

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.

The dairy checkoff is reaching families where they make decisions about what they buy and serve through two national consumer strategies currently in market.

Share your best dairy photos for a chance to be featured in the 2027 Midwest Dairy calendar.

Growers recovering from devastating wildfires urgently need support to rebuild.

Following a comprehensive national search, the Dairy Management Inc. board of directors announced the appointment of Corey Scott as president and CEO.

The Midwest Dairy board of directors has appointed Beth Bruck-Upton, senior vice president of sales and partnerships, to serve as interim CEO.

The market fundamentals that raised beef prices have not gone away — tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand continue to support higher consumer beef prices, says Jim Henry.

Mark Legan, owner of Legan Livestock and Grain, received the AgriVision Award at the Indiana State Fair.

Six Illinois and two Indiana counties have been designated as natural disaster areas due to to tornadoes, hail and high winds.

Low-interest physical loss loans for producers are available for those impacted by any of the 12 natural disasters earlier this year in the Midwest.

Alveo Technologies and AgriNerds formed a strategic partnership to establish a first-of-its-kind dynamic highly pathogenic avian influenza surveillance system for U.S. poultry and livestock farmers.

Dairy Management Inc. is accepting entries for its 2027 New Product Competition, challenging undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products for consumers seeking sustained energy.

It’s been one year since milk was named the official beverage of high school athletics in Indiana.

Nofence, the company that pioneered virtual fencing for livestock, launched the N3 cattle collar, which is lighter, stronger and has additional features compared to its predecessors.

Applications for the 2027 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship are currently being accepted by the National Cattlemen's Foundation.

For 20 years, the W.D. Farr Scholarship has created a legacy of helping graduate students pursue careers in meat science, animal science and related fields.

Merck Animal Health announced it has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to nine future bovine veterinarians in partnership with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation.

Two colleges at the University of Illinois are teaming up to run the campus horse farm more efficiently while keeping the herd available for student learning.

Years of declining numbers have created a supply challenge that short-term solutions cannot reverse.