A fifth-generation hog farmer was seated as Illinois Pork Producers Association president during its annual meeting at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association honored a family that has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion at the local and state levels.

After harvesting 8-bushel soybeans and corn just as bad, Wayne Mollett made a decision that changed his life.

The annual Innovate and Grow Conference was held to provide education and networking for Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40.

One of the things I’m most proud of at Farm Bureau is that we don’t sit back and wait for leadership to happen — we invest in it.

As president of Illinois Farm Bureau, Philip Nelson aims to provide impactful advocacy for farmers in the state.

In another move toward shaping future dairy champions, Midwest Dairy announced the 2026 Illinois Dairy Ambassadors.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture tipped the hat to female farmers at its winter policy conference.

The difference between successful and less successful farming operations ultimately hinges on whether “we’re in this for the long term or short term.”

The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived.

Western Illinois University School of Agriculture will host an open house starting at 9 a.m. Friday, March 27, at the University Farm Livestock Center.

Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team earned national recognition this season, placing in the top five at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and being named the 2026 National Western Stock Show Senior College Champion Team in Denver.

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.

Two members of the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers were honored for their contributions toward the organization and the profession.

AgriNews and Beck’s are proud to announce the Poynter Family of Putnam County as the 2026 Indiana Farm Family of the Year.

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.

The Livestock Marketing Association has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship programs, offering two opportunities to support students pursuing education and careers connected to the livestock marketing industry.

As a recent communications graduate, Lia Basden missed getting her hands dirty and making things grow.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has opened applications for summer 2026 semester internships in the association’s headquarters in Colorado and office in Washington, D.C.

Midwest Dairy announced it is now seeking students to apply for the Illinois division educational scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Five students at Purdue University have been selected to serve as Indiana’s newest dairy ambassadors, representing the industry at community events and outreach efforts throughout the year.

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.

The Illinois Beef Expo is back Feb. 19-22 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Before heading out for the holidays, the major state officer team spent time training and then preparing for the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention.

Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair.

Compeer Financial has refreshed its corporate philanthropic program under Compeer Giving.

From testifying to Congress to working on his fifth-generation farm in southern Illinois, Kenneth Hartman Jr. has dedicated the last three decades to advocating for corn growers.

The Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee elected Garrett Williams of Richland County as its 2026 chair and Michael Bernhard of Kendall-Grundy as vice chair.

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.

The Illinois Beef Association hosted a Cattlemen’s Gala celebration to raise money and mark the 10th anniversary of the Illinois Beef Foundation.

For over three decades, David Loos was on the frontlines advocating for the develop and expansion of the ethanol industry in Illinois.

In addition to growing food organically, Marty Travis works with numerous Illinois farmers to provide marketing and distribution services that connect them to numerous buyers.

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 judges tasked with evaluating the Showmanship Contest and Fitting Contest at World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed.

Members of the Western Illinois University Professional Agriculture Students earned seven awards at the Fall 2025 PAS Conference.

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

Philip Nelson is looking forward to getting to work after delegates at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting elected him president to lead the organization for the next two years.

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.

Illinois young farmers and leaders were recognized for their outstanding achievements and programs during the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

Starting Dec. 15, graduating high school seniors across Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin can apply for scholarships each worth $2,000.

A new information hub was launched this fall to highlight the importance of women in agriculture.

In 2025, the Indiana 4-H Foundation awarded 44 Accomplishment Scholarships to 4-H members who have excelled in specific project areas.

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.