Martha Blum

SHABBONA, Ill. — Warm, dry weather is helping farmers in northern Illinois to quickly harvest corn and soybeans with little need to run the crops through a dryer prior to storage.

The air inside a tire carries the load of a tractor, implement or vehicle, not the structure of the tire.

SHERIDAN, Ill. — Excited members of the Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter gathered at Spirit Farms for a private concert with country artist Hailey Whitters.

MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Harvest is on pace for the Rahn family to finish earlier in 2024 than they have in many years.

By Martha Blum THOMSON, Ill. — Ron Dykstra knew from a very young age that he wanted to farm.

As a high school student, Richard Siedenburg did not plan to join his dad farming, but that changed after spending time in other countries in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.

The best option for adding sheep or goats to an operation is to purchase from a reputable breeder.

A program designed to teach elementary students about agriculture and connections to the Spanish culture earned the Cambridge FFA Chapter a national award at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

INDIANAPOLIS — Illinois FFA members received prestigious awards for the development of their outstanding projects during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

Thaddeus Bergschneider is excited about connecting FFA members to opportunities through partners during his year as the National FFA president.