Category: Agriculture News

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

Profit Watch: Support under the market

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

Bost, Thompson field farm bill suggestions at listening session

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

New conference aimed to educate farmland owners

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

Soil microbes help plants cope with drought

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

Cover crops can be part of a successful, resilient system

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

Profit Watch: $4.81 corn

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

IFB calls for additional review of atrazine studies

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

Storm chaser documents violent weather frame by frame

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

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

Organic dairy assistance deadline extended

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

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