Category: Agriculture News

News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.

Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow: A family legacy

For Rachel Brown, a little nudge in the right direction from her dad is just what she needed to participate in a meaningful experience. The 2020 Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow … Read More

Nutrient stewardship: A key to profitable crop nutrition

Utilizing the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles means nutrient uptake can be optimized, nutrient loss and environmental impact can be minimized, crop yields can be maximized and greater profitability can be … Read More

Pumpkin production focus of Extension event

Adam Dahmer grew up no-till farming in southern Illinois. When it came to growing pumpkins, he and his wife, Samantha, applied the same practices. They shared their preferred cover crop … Read More

The Patch in Marion: Focusing on family experiences

From a corn maze and play area to hayrack rides and a U-pick pumpkin patch, the Dahmers hope their specialty farm in southern Illinois gives families lasting memories. FarmWeek’s Erin … Read More

A cup of coffee to better a community: Café Santa Rosa

You’re not just buying a cup of coffee or tea when you visit Café Santa Rosa in Peoria. You’re showing your support for more than two dozen female harvesters on … Read More

Seed reps foresee another big year for wheat

Prairie State farmers harvested 65.5 million bushels of wheat this summer, up a whopping 48% compared to the previous year, with a record yield of 84 bushels per acre. So … Read More

Top five wheat yield entries surpass 140 bushels

What does it take to grow a record wheat crop? Fayette County farmer Danny Rubin, winner of the Illinois Wheat Association’s state yield contest, said it starts with variety selection … Read More

Pro Farmer Tour: Drought took toll on crops

The effects of drought and triple-digital temperatures were seen as scouts on this year’s Pro Farmer Crop Tour evaluated more than 2,000 fields. “This year we’ve got a weather story … Read More

The evolution of precision agriculture and policy implications

This American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel dives into the evolution and importance of precision agriculture and how policy can help to continue the research, development and adoption of the … Read More

USDA grants to fund eight Illinois specialty crop projects

Illinois will receive $545,000 in federal funding for eight projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for the state’s specialty crop producers. The … Read More

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