Dozens of field fires reported in Illinois due to wind and drought
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — At least two dozen field fires were reported in Illinois last week fueled by a “perfect storm” of above-average temperatures, dry crop conditions and high winds as farmers attempted to harvest their crops.
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced some 301 agriculture safety grants for small farms, large farms as well as processors.
Women farmers growing in numbers, working to be heard
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – When Laurie Elliott moved back to west central Indiana in 2014 to start an urban farm, she soon realized she would have to deal with questions and comments about being a woman in charge of a farm operation.
INDIANPOLIS, Ind. – The National FFA Organization announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair finalists earlier this month. The winners will be recognized during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Breeders’ Crown to be hosted at Hoosier Park in 37th running
ANDERSON, Ind. — The nation’s finest pacers and trotters will assemble for the 37th running of the Breeders’ Crown on Oct. 30 and 31 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson. While visitors will be limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the action on the track is expected to be at its best.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – There’s reason for optimism among farm machinery manufacturers as sales numbers have generally been better than expected so far in 2020, according to an official with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – There’s reason for optimism among farm machinery manufacturers as sales numbers have generally been better than expected so far in 2020, according to an official with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
Late bloomer and her beloved horse inducted into dressage club
WATERFORD, Mich. – A Michigan woman always dreamed of having a horse but could only imagine what it was like when she tuned into Mr. Ed and cowboy shows on her black and white TV