Federal auto regulators have escalated a probe of Tesla after several of its cars crashed while using its self-driving feature, just as CEO Elon Musk prepares to roll out a new model with no steering ...

Along with our country’s 250th birthday, we also celebrate 250 years of progress in agriculture in 2026. As the world population continues to climb past 8 billion people, there is even greater demand ...

Did you know that farmers can donate land, grain or equipment directly to their local community foundation? For many community foundations, these types of gifts may be eligible for local matching ...

The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is encouraging farmers, food businesses, cooperatives and community organizations across the state to apply now for the fiscal year 2026 Local Food Infrastructure ...

Agriculture in McHenry County is screening a sneak preview of the documentary, “Nuestras Historias,” on March 31 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren Street, Woodstock.

Twelve Illinois counties averaged triple-digit wheat yields in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

Farming and ranching are deeply rewarding, but come with physical demands and stress that can take a toll on long-term health ...

The dairy checkoff has unveiled Dairy Does More, a national marketing communications platform to help grow demand by ...

The National Pork Producers Council announced the induction of Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into the NPPC Hall of ...

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

The cow guys have all of last year’s calves on feed and are repositioning cows in various groups and on new pastures in ...

Many families are facing the difficult decision to sell land, limit production or close their farm altogether, reports Jim Henry.