1+ week, 2+ day ago  (500+ words) SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. " Compeer Financial selected 35 high school seniors from Illinois to each receive a scholarship worth $2, 000 toward the pursuit of a degree related to agriculture. The competitive scholarship program through Compeer Giving was available to graduating high school seniors…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (961+ words) CHICAGO " A sixth-generation southern Illinois farmer and pork producer addressed the Chicago Public Schools board requesting a review of its policy prohibiting pork products for students" meals across 630 schools. It was a policy the current CPS board members were not…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1195+ words) Agri News will follow Chad Bell throughout the entire year. Each month, look for updates about the farmer and the decisions he makes on his farm. VIOLA, Ill. " Raising livestock is an important way for Chad Bell to diversify his farming…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (281+ words) WASHINGTON " In a key win for U. S. pork producers, President Donald Trump has finalized a beneficial trade agreement with Taiwan, a direct result of the National Pork Producers Council's long-fought effort to secure greater market access in the Asian nation. "Our…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (167+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Midwest Dairy announced it is now seeking students to apply for the Illinois division educational scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year. High school, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply by March 1. Students can apply by visiting Midwest…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (676+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Eggs and bacon. Basketball games, county fairs and livestock shows. Soybeans and corn. Indiana has many fantastic combinations. During the recent Bacon Bar and Brunch, the combination of corn, soybeans and livestock production was celebrated. The Bacon Bar and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (221+ words) Taste of Elegance winning chefs included Dean Sample (from left), Cole Padgett, Adler Claude (head chef for Cole Padgett), Craig Baker, Turon Cummings, and Tyler Shortt. (Provided) INDIANAPOLIS " Indianapolis chef Craig Baker, executive chef at the Intercontinental Hotel, took home…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (302+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " A friendly wager between the pork associations in Indiana and Ohio has paid off for Hoosier families in need of high-quality protein this holiday season. "Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers on their win over Ohio State," said Josh Trenary,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (344+ words) Today, some farms " and countries for that matter " far exceed this target which helps to illustrate the pig's fertility potential. Farms around the world are aware of this expectation and use this to gauge the likelihood of profitability and ability…...