Ultimately, federal taxpayer-funded payments are not a match for the tough reality of lost demand or damaged markets.

March is not normally a part of the grazing season, even if the livestock think otherwise. The only reasonable exception is true stockpiled forage left intentionally from last fall and only if soil ...

The September-seeded rye really greened up with the rain and temperatures, so some grazing may be taking place soon.

After the dry winter we have had, adding a little water is all it takes to get the grass to green up overnight. The cows are ...

I know a lot of people were thinking, and maybe rightfully so, that our region could use moisture. I beg to differ.

Military action in the Middle East has disrupted critical shipments of fertilizer and oil as farmers head toward planting.

U.S. farmers continue to face market uncertainty and rising input costs which are being worsened by phosphate duties incurred through antidumping and countervailing investigations.

The 2026 Indiana General Assembly wrapped up its work, which included some wins for agriculture, according to leaders at ...

Shamrocks, tied forever to St. Patrick, symbolize growth and renewal — things farmers understand better than anyone.

The 2026-2027 board of directors were announced at the U.S. Soybean Export Council annual meeting. Illinois directors reappointed to serve included Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare, of Nebo, who will serve as ...

A multi-institution research team led by the University of Illinois — with sustained funding from the North Central Soybean Research Program and the Illinois Soybean Association — has developed the ...

Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and ...