A survey of rural adults about opioid trends showed rural adults are more aware of and willing to discuss opioid abuse, but also believe there’s a higher rate of misuse … Read More

From a free helpline and telehealth counseling sessions to a virtual support group, the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) continues to reach farmers wherever they are. Looking to the year … Read More

The new year is the perfect time to make improvements in your overall health and wellness. Make a commitment to shape up eating habits by making more healthful food choices, … Read More

Pam Wineinger had a longtime dream of opening a restaurant. Little did she know, the opportunity would come in the form of a feed store. Pam’s son, Nathan, purchased Country … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau’s “on-demand” county director certification program was recognized with a New Horizon Award during the AFBF Convention. The New Horizon Award honors the most innovative new state Farm … Read More

Kendall-Grundy County Farm Bureau’s Kaylee Heap didn’t grow up in agriculture. She chooses to be a part of it. Her unique journey and growing involvement in Farm Bureau earned her … Read More

Evan Hultine spent a few years working off the farm for an ag service company and in seed sales before taking over the family farm in 2012. “My dad and … Read More

A compromise between the Biden administration and the Mexican government is not the solution to the country’s proposed ban on imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., USDA Secretary … Read More

Cover crop strategies, climate-smart agriculture, making money with soil health and more will be discussed Jan. 18 at the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar. Participants can earn 4.5 soil and water … Read More

Food prices are expected to grow more slowly in 2023. The latest food price outlook from USDA’s Economic Research Service projects all food prices could increase 3.5% to 4.5%, compared … Read More