The University of Illinois hosted visitors from Argentina and Bolivia to learn the latest research being done in sustainable agricultural production, technology, animal management and weed management ahead of the Farm Progress Show. “We want to learn, and we want to share information,” said Marcos Fasciano, a participant from Argentina.   Read more

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who introduced legislation to increase funding of agricultural research by 5% over the next 10 years, joined a roundtable discussion focused on food security and the importance that investment in agricultural research has in stabilizing food markets. “It helps us with a competitive edge,” said Budzinski about ag research investments.   Read more

Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial’s crop agency manager, Lindsey Rinkenberger, director of commercial agribusiness underwriting, and Jake Hankins, a farm certified representative in Shelbyville, discuss the record claims year and more with RFD Radio’s DeLoss Jahnke.   Listen

Leo Bose, harvesting marketing lead for Case IH, discusses the new Axial-Flow® 160 Series combine, which brings the power of AFS Harvest Command™ to a Class 6 and Class 7 combine. New features, including the revolutionary AFS Harvest Command, improve productivity and efficiency. It’s the latest offering that builds on the strongest combine lineup in the industry.   Listen

Farmland values may have leveled off the first half of 2023 compared to last year, but that doesn’t mean a buyer’s market has returned. Luke Worrell, of Worrell Land Services, discussed the latest Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA) survey results.   Read more

Illinois will receive nearly $8.6 million in grants to fund 274 projects statewide to install renewable energy components, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced during the Farm Progress Show. Find out what projects are in line to receive federal money.   Read more