While robots and autonomous technology could make work safer and more efficient for farmers, a wide range of challenges are slowing the advancement of ag tech. A panel of government, … Read More

Some farmers wanting to plant cover crops earlier and at a lower cost could find the solution in automation. Naveen Uppalapati, University of Illinois research scientist, demonstrated a four-wheeled EarthSense … Read More

How are rural hospitals faring as they emerge from the height of the pandemic? That’s a difficult question to answer, according to Alan Morgan, chief executive officer of the National … Read More

But even with inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, McClelland sees opportunities ahead. “A lot of them are based on the idea that we’re providing solutions to the problems … Read More

The 2022 Census of Agriculture will be mailed in phases, starting with an invitation to respond online in November followed by paper questionnaires in December. “The results will be used … Read More

Under the agreement, the state will buy produce, protein and fresh processed food at fair market value directly from underserved farmers. Regional listening sessions will be held to help a … Read More

What does that mean? As the official farmer veteran branding program of America, a HBH label certifies ranchers, farmers, and fisherman of all military eras to sell their product as … Read More

Continued market volatility and input price fluctuations can cause uncertainty in the decision-making process for 2023. As growers investigate ways to best manage their business finances and cash flow, GROWMARK’s … Read More

This time of year, maybe 32 days supply or 34 days supply would be more applicable,” said Tim Abel, GROWMARK refined fuels, supply and trading manager. “It’s not unusual for … Read More

Increased demand, strong global prices and the largest wheat mill in the U.S. are all contributing to an increase in wheat acres in northern Illinois. “We’re very well situated to … Read More