This fall, between 7,500 and 10,000 acres across Illinois, Missouri and Indiana will be seeded to CoverCress as a demonstration. The oilseed cover crop developed from field pennycress is planted … Read More

Conservation reform. Reference price increases. Crop insurance enhancements. These are just a few of American Farm Bureau Federation’s farm bill priorities announced Thursday. FarmWeek’s Timothy Eggert details the goals, and … Read More

American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh details ag trade and food assistance programs in the farm bill and how they play a critical role at home and around … Read More

“With the big price moves that we’ve seen, it’s just tough to step aside and say, ‘I’m done, and I’m not going to worry about where the market’s going to … Read More

The combination of expanded acres and a return to trend yields could push Brazilian soybean and corn output to record levels. The National Supply Company in Brazil (Conab) recently projected … Read More

“It was a bigger-than-expected yield reduction for soybeans,” Joe Camp, market analyst with Commstock Investments, told the RFD Radio Network. A bright spot is Illinois is on track to be … Read More

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Out-of-state drivers with current commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) could obtain an Illinois CDL easier under a proposed rule change. Learn what the change would entail and how soon a decision … Read More

“If a farmer does one thing and it reduces nutrient runoff in waterways and it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, why not get paid for both of those services?” — … Read More

That’s what earned him the 2022 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award. FarmWeek’s Kay Shipman talks to Tharp and Wabash Valley Service Co. farmer clients, who complimented his expertise and grilling … Read More