Decades after the last Oliver tractor rolled off the line, a German Valley farmer keeps its story turning. His collector’s museum of Oliver memorabilia celebrates a brand that vanished from fields but not from memory.

The couple caring for a Stillman Valley farm that’s been in the family for more than 100 years decided to say ‘no’ to chemicals and ‘yes’ to an approach they believe will keep their land healthy until the cows come home.

From Civil War roots to seventh-generation hands, the Chapman family’s Ashton sesquicentennial farm carries a legacy of hard work and humility.

Fishing is in Mike Schafer's blood. The second-generation Fulton business owner has grown his fishery into a worldwide market with most of its catch coming from the mighty river he grew up near.

When the harvest ends, creativity begins – and round hay bales become art. Need an idea for a neat front yard creation? Look to Rochelle, where the community comes up with colorful creations on circular canvases.

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Rochelle held its annual Hay Bale Trail in October. Sauk Valley Living and Northern Illinois AgMag magazine picked its 15 most creative bales.

Oregon twin brothers have learned early in life that caring for cows goes a long way, and it's helped them nearly 25 years later achieve success in cattle raising.

Tiring of weak tires? A Fulton tire shop can help make those needed repairs to get the farming routines back on schedule.

When a photo opportunity knocks, a Dixon photographer opens the barn door to find the grit and determination that tells the stories of farmers and their families