2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (331+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " The annual Innovate and Grow Conference was held to provide education and networking for Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40. Henry County received the Outstanding County Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Award. Johnson and Huntington counties were runners-up for the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (184+ words) BILOXI, Miss. " Illinois Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Shaffer has been appointed by the U.S. secretary of agriculture to serve as a director on the United Soybean Board for a three-year term. ISA At-Large Director David Wessel, of Chandlervile, was also…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (231+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. " In another move toward shaping future dairy champions, Midwest Dairy announced the 2026 Illinois Dairy Ambassadors. This group of four students will promote the dairy community and support Midwest Dairy's mission to give consumers an excellent dairy experience…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (237+ words) Chicken Parmesan Veggie Subs include dairy for flavor and key nutrients. (Monica Nyman) National Nutrition Month is an opportunity to reflect on how everyday food choices support health and well-being. By following the Dietary Guidelines and including a variety of…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (323+ words) JOHNSTON, Iowa " The 2026 class of Brevant seeds is hitting ag retail shelves now as anticipation for planting builds. With 47 new Brevant brand corn and soybean products, farmers have a wide range of traits and agronomic packages to choose from for…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (467+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " Markup of the new farm bill is underway and Illinois pork producers got a firsthand account of the legislation by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair. "My role on the House Ag Committee means that every farmer, rancher and rural…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (634+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas " Crop Nutrition Week was held in early February to help farmers master the intricacies of crop nutrition, nutrient management and fertilizer efficiency. With tight margins, farmers are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing plant health…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1702+ words) The program So You Want to Raise Chickens will be 5 to 7 p.m. CT March 10 at Cornerstone Community Church, 605 Maple St., Kouts, Indiana. (Rick West) Learn about starting a flock and considerations throughout the year. This free workshop, featuring Sara Cloft, Purdue…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (711+ words) Lately, farmers and ranchers have had no shortage of reasons to feel frustrated. We're facing a tough economy, rising costs and prolonged uncertainty around key policies that shape our ability to plan for the future. But in recent weeks we've…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (348+ words) Hello from Graze-N-Grow. I'm beginning to think the groundhog got it wrong this winter. Warm and dry is not our usual fare for February, but I'll take it. It's been good for hauling manure and doing chores and most any…...