Fairgoers can save money at the Indiana State Fair with advance discounts, theme days, family packages and daily deals.

If there are any rules about little brothers, one should be that they don’t die before you.

Rural America and farm country has a long history of sending out these brave men and women and supporting them when they return home.

We have been in this pattern now for three years, not just 2025 — hot, dry periods with lots of strong drying winds and a lack of snow to make up for deficiency from the rest of the season.

Growing up in a small town with a graduating class of 23 in 1983, Mike Kirkton wanted travel the world.

Ever since Corey Trobaugh was a kid, he wanted to either defend his country or help feed it — and he has done both.

From service in the Air Force to a career in agricultural real estate, Craig Stevenson’s journey has taken him around the world and then back home to Indiana.

Kyle Martz knew as an eighth-grade student that he was going to join the Army and serve his country.

The Indiana AgVets program provides veterans an opportunity to learn about everything from beekeeping to raising cattle.

After college, Marcus Maier got a full-time job, but he still had the notion of joining the Army in the back of his mind.

Joe Ricker wears many hats: army veteran, farmer and nonprofit founder, to name a few.

Joe Ricker founded Veterans IN Farming to provide veterans with practical training, skills and support to succeed on a farm or agribusiness.

When Randy Rosengren graduated from high school, he could not wait to start farming with his dad, but first he choose to complete his military service.

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

Did you know that one in every six farms has a producer who is currently serving or who has served in the military?

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 beautiful day presented itself at Eby Field as the sun gradually peaked down through the clouds on the legacy of one man’s dream.

This is a time for Americans to honor the men and women who have selflessly protected the freedoms and values that shape our country, both during their service and long after.

There are winners and losers in every election. It is our collective responsibility to find a way forward, regardless of whether our candidate comes out on top.

As a high school student, Richard Siedenburg did not plan to join his dad farming, but that changed after spending time in other countries in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.

Ron Dykstra knew from a very young age that he wanted to farm.

As a veteran, Jerry Costello II recognizes the trait in other veterans that prompted him to enlist in the U.S. Army.

The motives of those who engage in military and agricultural livelihoods share an important commonality. They want to serve.

Craig Stevenson, an Air Force veteran from Monon in northern Indiana, learned many skills during his time in the military that have aided him in his most recent job.

Charley Jordan retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in 2017, after more than 28 years of service.

Dewaine “Dewey” Haag grinned as he recalled barely avoiding being AWOL while stationed at Fort Dix. It was a chance worth taking to move his wife, Marie, who was expecting their first child, to New Jersey.

With his eight-year commitment to the Army National Guard, Chuck Hanley was able to juggle his agriculture careers with his service.

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney will be the opening general session speaker at CattleCon 2025, Feb. 4-6, in San Antonio.

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on American history and those who made it. Fighting in World War I ended with a ceasefire on the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918.

A variety of popular musical acts, a full slate of harness racing and motorsports and an array of food and product vendors will reflect all the tastes of southern Illinois for the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair.

Building on two consecutive years of record-breaking attendance, the Illinois State Fair will feature several star performers on stage, new and the usual vendors and a free parking promotion.

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