Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.

Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.

The couple caring for a Stillman Valley farm that’s been in the family for more than 100 years decided to say ‘no’ to chemicals and ‘yes’ to an approach they believe will keep their land healthy until the cows come home.

From Civil War roots to seventh-generation hands, the Chapman family’s Ashton sesquicentennial farm carries a legacy of hard work and humility.

After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners. Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter in Carroll County is one of the honorees.

With the warm, dry conditions, harvest is almost complete at Riskedal Farms, where some corn and sunflowers remain to be picked.

Seeing a fistulated cow at a young age triggered Delana Erbsen’s interest in research that has led her to develop FFA award-winning projects.

A ranch that raises goats was just one of the stops on the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. The self-guided event was organized by the Illinois Extension and featured 10 stops.

The Brass Family Farm in Stillman Valley raises and sells grass-fed beef on its pasture, and will share the benefits of it during its annual Pasture Walk on Oct. 18 at the farm.

Farmers begin the 2025 harvest season across the Illinois Valley.

With low commodity prices, high input costs, weather, taxes, personnel and other concerns, farmers and ranchers face a myriad of stresses in their lives – and free resources are available to help get through those tough times.

Join the DeKalb County History Center on Sept. 25 to explore the special relationship between people, animals and the land.

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like and learn about Kendall County’s rural heritage at a Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 17.

Antique farm machinery in a spectrum of colors and styles will descend again on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie, for the 10th anniversary show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Experience vintage Will County farm history up close at Tractor Discovery Day on Saturday at the Tractor Supply Co., 2161 E Laraway Road, New Lenox.

Visitors had a chance to check out a wide variety of animals ranging from alpacas to cows to goats and chickens.

P&C Little Rascals of Chadwick once again held their farm open house Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.

Communication is vital while developing farm transition plans.

Family farms account for 96% of total U.S. farms and 83% of the total value of production, according to the Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

AgriNews has followed the Rahn family throughout the year. This is the last in a series of updates about the family members and the decisions they make on their farm.

A trip to Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington has been a holiday tradition for generations of Will County area families seeking that perfect Christmas tree.

With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.

According to the Illinois Wheat Association, the wheat checkoff program will feature four core components: Research, promotion, economic well-being and policy.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a Business Structure Basics Webinar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, via Zoom as part of the Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series.

Farmers Ron Schulte and Josh Francque, both of Dixon, head up the parade as a way to celebrate the things that are most important to them.

A tractor ride celebrating God and country made its way through Dixon on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Fair fun at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville wrapped up Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, with lots of activities, including a run, jump and crawl through the farm completed by some spry young people.

The 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show is a family-friendly festival that explores local Will County history, and celebrates the agriculture roots.

A self-serve beverage station is just the latest addition to Roberts Family Farm, located at 905 S. County Line Road, Sandwich. The grand opening for the beverage station will take place June 7.

Local turkey farmers Robert and Susan Kauffman, of Kauffman Turkey Farms in Waterman, plan on retiring and the local longtime family establishment will be closing soon.

Born and raised in Joliet, Cecelia Dollinger helped manage farms in Plainfield, Channahon