In St. Charles, Illinois, the late-August heat wave was less than enjoyable for local cows. They were too hot, and their appetites dwindled. Sarah and Andy Lenkaitis, two farmers, didn't need to see ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CAES professor Glen Rains holds the control panel to the “Little Red Rover.” The rover is a multipurpose robotic tool that can be ...

Devices such as smart ear tags and collars help farmers protect animals’ well-being — and that helps everyone. Getty Images/iStockphoto To most Americans, farmers remain unseen figures behind the food ...

Agriculture is a cornerstone of human civilization, a testament to our ability to harness nature for sustenance. Yet, this age-old industry faces many challenges that hamper productivity, impact ...

Global and U.S. agricultural leaders are grappling with how to harness AI and digital infrastructure to benefit farming without eroding critical rural resources. At the UN, Indigenous leaders warned ...

With thoughtful policy, strategic siting and strong local engagement, rural America can serve as both a global leader in ...

For more than 150 years, Iowa State University scientists have helped support agricultural production. It’s a foundational mission, present from the start and persisting to this day. In a broad sense, ...

The World Food Program warns that droughts, fires and storms could endanger food security for billions of people. To adapt, farmers need current, local and reliable information to help them choose the ...

Farm Journal’s Smart Farming Week is an annual week-long emphasis on innovation in agriculture. The goal is to encourage you to explore and prioritize the technology, tools and practices that will ...