USDA’s Dr. Rosemary Sifford gives an update on the work being done by the USDA to prevent and combat African Swine Fever.

USDA’s Dr. Rosemary Sifford gives an update on the work being done by the USDA to prevent and combat African Swine Fever.







On Saturday, the Belted Cow Orchard will host its tenth Fall Open House, featuring all things local, apples and fall! Owner Marci Meyer shares this years event will take place

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has been recognized as a Friend of Agriculture by the Illinois Farm Bureau for his support of Illinois farmers and the agriculture industry. Anderson received

The closure of the Tyson Joslin plant had major impacts on local cattle farmers raising both feeders and fat cattle. For some producers,this led to more bids from different packers

Harvest is about more than what’s in the field. It’s about who’s coming home from it. As another harvest season begins, take a moment to put safety at the top

As farmers take to the fields this harvest season, they are not only taking on long hours but also facing some uncertainty about what the season holds. “In general, harvest

Farmers in McDonough County are heading to the fields for the 2026 harvest on varying schedules. McDonough County Farm Bureau Manager Leah Moorman says farmers throughout the county experienced unpredictable