Farmers and ranchers have been promised a “new” farm bill every year since before the “old” law expired Sept. 30, 2023.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $1 billion in ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now sharply lowered its 2025 farm income outlook by $25 billion, reinforcing that this downturn is deeper and more persistent than many anticipated.
My grandfather taught me that if something has been good to you, it’s your responsibility to give back to it and leave things better than you found them.
As farmers across the state face mounting economic pressures, University of Illinois Extension reminds agricultural producers ...
Lyle and Patti Lee were at their table during the Illinois State Auctioneers Association’s Hall of Fame dinner while, unbeknownst to Lyle, his family members gathered outside.
“National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide,” said National FFA Advisor Travis Park ...
Most importantly, the report fails to mention the simplest solution to what it sees as the coming catastrophic “demand gap:” ...
Across Indiana, the iconic blue and gold jackets will take center stage as local chapters celebrate National FFA Week.
Two members of the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers were honored for their contributions toward the organization and the profession.
One of the things I’ve learned over my years in Farm Bureau is that policy doesn’t move forward on its own. It moves because people show up, build relationships and take the time to share their ...
The program is based at the Sustainable Student Farm and led by farm manager Matthew Turino. Founded as a student initiative ...