It’s time for scouting fields. RFD’s DeLoss Jahnke talks with Ag Resources’ Dan Basse about what is actually happening in corn and soybean fields throughout the Midwest. Learn more about … Read More

Farmers from across southern and south-central Illinois had the ears of the House Agriculture Committee chairman this week during a listening session in Effingham County. The event was co-hosted by … Read More

Hear the latest tips in financial management, grain marketing, field crop production and more at University of Illinois Extension’s Farmland Owners Conference. “In addition to those who currently own farmland, … Read More

In a multi-generation experiment, researchers from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences found microbes helped plants cope with drought, but not in response to plants’ cries for help. … Read More

For several years, Clinton County Farm Bureau has supported a multi-component cover crop and manure management project, evaluating soil health, nutrient use efficiency and return on investment. This year’s Nutrient … Read More

December corn has lost about 90 cents from its high point on July 25. Even though crop estimates were diminished by more than 6 bushels an acre from early projections, … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewing 11 microcosm and mesocosm studies on atrazine exposure and mitigation measures, but also raised concerns about the methodology and data … Read More

He’s not an adrenaline junky, just a weather enthusiast who loves his discipline. Jeff Frame, teaching associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois, has … Read More

5 with Mark Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards provides his five weekly takeaways of issues impacting agriculture. He discusses the Midwest State Legislative Conference, farm bill, renewable energy, waters of … Read More

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended the deadline to Aug. 11 for producers to apply for funds under the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. The program aims to aid … Read More