Average swine finishing feed costs could be about 10% higher in 2027 than in 2026. But the range matters: depending on where corn prices land, the increase could be closer to 5% or as high as 15%.

R-CALF USA is calling for an immediate federal investigation into the shrinking cattle market and recent major beef plant closures.

Agricultural conditions across the Federal Reserve districts in the Corn Belt continued to be described as subdued due volatile commodity prices and a surge in diesel prices.

Looking closely at claw lesions can help uncover environmental, management and nutritional factors that may be contributing to the problem.

Starting a farm transition or retirement plan early helps protect the land, reduce family conflict and keep the business running smoothly.

Market data for week ending Oct. 23, 2026.

We were amazed at the sheer number of ticks, especially larvae.

A $15 million investment in the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will expand the facility and provide opportunities for new bio-products using corn to scale to commercialization.

My niece, Eliza Gutierrez, is running the auger cart. My sister, Melissa Whalen Smith, is moving the header cart and drives one of the semis.

A combine fire slowed Jay Whalen’s harvest progress, but it could have gone a lot worse.

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to reallocate 100% of the renewable fuel volume requirements recently waived via 29 small refinery exemptions.

Some people grow up in the country. Others are shaped by it.

The first Sunday in November is the time to turn your clocks back an hour. This year, you might want to look back a century, too.

Peritoneal dialysis uses the immense lining of the abdominal wall, the peritoneum, to act as a kind of kidney. A special dialysis fluid is instilled into the peritoneal space through a catheter.

Many major grocery and supermarket chains offer senior discounts ranging from 5% to 10% off on designated days of the week or month, though availability varies by location and requires a loyalty card or proof of age.

Savory skillet pork chops with apples and onion bring autumn flavor to the table in about 20 minutes.

Our grassroots leaders identify a challenge, bring neighbors together and get to work. That local leadership is what makes Farm Bureau strong.

A major expansion of the Illinois Crop Improvement Association laboratory facilities as part of its ongoing commitment to growth and service is complete.

FeedSense system from AP automatically monitors feed bin levels with high accuracy and minimal maintenance.