Livestock

The Youth In Ag Foundation presentation of scholarships and the Brownfield Ag awards will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The auction starts at 7 p.m. in the Carroll County Fairgrounds' Poultry Barn.

A Carroll County business owner does more than just sell seed and feed, he likes to get to know the people who grow, help them get the most out of his products, and lend a hand to learning.

Last summer, construction started on the sale facility at TWG Ranch; its inaugural bull sale was held on April 12, when 105 bulls were sold.

Uncertainty in both commodity prices and input prices is making farmers’ already tough job even more difficult.

After a four-year run of substantial gains, agricultural land values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District, which includes the northern two-thirds of Illinois, saw a 1% annual decrease.

Agricultural students at Belvidere North High School learn a variety of skills, including how to raise and care for quail and chickens.

Cattle numbers are down in the United States and the cattle market is focused on providing incentives to cattlemen for herd rebuilding.

Family farms account for 96% of total U.S. farms and 83% of the total value of production, according to the Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

AgriNews has followed the Rahn family throughout the year. This is the last in a series of updates about the family members and the decisions they make on their farm.

Illinois and Indiana had the highest amount of agricultural land lost to development in the Midwest over a 20-year period.

Abby and Shawn Sweeney will soon be opening their goat-centric farm to visitors for education and fun. The couple has several breeds of the unique creatures including the rarest breed in the world.

Sublette man recognized as junior member of Angus cattle association