National Forage Week 2026 celebrates forages as foundation of resilient lands
Forage systems cover hundreds of millions of acres across the United States and form the backbone of grazing lands, hay production, and integrated crop–livestock systems.
One day, all the answers: Forage Institute covers range of forage, livestock topics
With production input costs high and returns uncertain, forage and livestock producers need proven solutions that will improve production, lower costs, and grow new revenue options for today’s family farms. The Illinois Forage and Grassland Council is bringing all the elements of a profitable forage operation together.
Who can build the best regenerative grazing system?
Teens and young adults will test their knowledge of regenerative agriculture at a contest held during this summer’s Heart of American Grazing Conference in Effingham. The contest check in begins at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16 at the Effingham Conference Center.
Illinois hosts Heart of America Grazing Conference in July
The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition and the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council will host the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference on July 15–16, 2026, in Effingham, Illinois, in conjunction with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Illinois Extension.
Illinois grazier wins prestigious conservation award
Dan Sanderson is the recipient of the 2025 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®.
Illinois Forage and Grasslands Council recognizes award recipients
The 2025 Illinois Forage and Grassland Council outstanding service awards were presented during the Illinois Forage Expo held July 30 at the Don Brown and Eric Stiegler farms.