Several provisions specific to crop insurance that the industry pushed for were included in the budget reconciliation package that Congress recently approved.

Jim Henry breaks down how late-season fertilizer impacts grain fill in corn

Thanks to a new partnership, dairy producers will soon have additional options for achieving and marketing verified greenhouse gas reductions from on-farm sustainability practices.

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years.

As global temperatures rise under climate change, scientists are trying to better understand the effects on managed and wild bees as they pollinate crops, gather nectar, make honey and reproduce.

Let’s clear up one of the biggest myths about lactose-free milk. Lactose-free milk is real milk. It comes from a cow, just like the milk you grew up with.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois announced it will end its SNAP-Education program.

The prices for what these feeder cattle are costing and what fat cattle are bringing seems dangerously crazy.

We think now in our second rotation that things are improving, not just from better practices from us, but from the steers perhaps having less anxiety about what and where they are grazing.

My father-in-law farmed in Stark County his whole life and for many years worked at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office out measuring bins and acres for the various government programs.

American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. unveiled a 1,500-pound cheese sculpture at the Indiana State Fair.

After a tight competition, several exhibitors were crowned as champions at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Grand Drive.

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In the case of biological crop inputs, there are many handling, storage and management considerations regarding on-farm implementation. Fortunately, farmers do have resources to help navigate the novelty of biologicals.

Corn dough reached 33%, compared to 38% last year, and the five-year average of 36%. Soybeans setting pods reached 55%, compared to 58% last year, and the five-year average of 54%.

The Precision Technology Institute Farm kicked off its annual field days with visitors from near and far.

Corn silking reached 96%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Corn dough reached 53%, compared to 53% last year, and the five-year average of 48%.

Market data for week ending Aug. 8, 2025.

Wheat harvest is complete on Riskedal Family Farms and cover crops have been planted that will be grazed by cattle starting in September.

We’ve received 5 to 6 inches of rain starting about July 4, and they have been regular, weekly rains. The crop is taking up the water fast.