Illinois

LaSalle-Peru High School students led efforts to recharter a former chapter and the construction of a new facility for their activities and a growing agriculture education program.

What happens behind the beat? Discover the people, preparation and tradition that make Illinois FFA State Drumline more than just a performance.

Sterling FFA Chapter's agriculture connection goes beyond the land we grow our food on, proving that agriculture can expand to so many unique systems.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star in Agribusiness. Benjamin Biros of Illinois, Luke Schilling of Indiana, Wesley Winch of Wisconsin, and Jose Yepez of Texas each turned a simple idea into a working business, from fall mums and a family seasoning recipe to dairy hoof care and landscaping.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star in Agricultural Placement. Jaron Black of Illinois, Jamin Miles of Georgia, Landon Roling of South Dakota, and Noah Wiley of Kansas built their skills working for farms and agribusinesses, from custom application and trucking to blueberry processing, precision agriculture, and large-scale crop production.

This award-winning Illinois middle school FFA chapter shares successful events and activities from the past year.

Growing into a jacket with endless opportunities to come, while becoming part of something bigger than yourself.

What began as a blue corduroy jacket quickly became a symbol of leadership, service and growth for Greenville FFA member Addilyn Obermark.

Mila Zink, a 2025-2026 FFA in the USA Reporter, shares her inspiring story, proving that everyone has a place in FFA.

This article shares my journey of finding my own identity in FFA, overcoming the pressure of comparison and growing into a leader who hopes to inspire and support others.

Drew Groezinger learned skills through FFA and 4-H that expanded into a successful business: Clara Joyce Flowers.

A warning brought two EF-1 tornadoes to Clinton County, Ill., sparing many homes but damaging crops and farmland. Explore tips for farmers on recovery and storm preparedness.