Ernst, who farms with his father, Steve, provides an update on early harvest of corn and winter wheat planting in this View from the Cab feature. “With the lateness of corn harvest, we’ll probably be a little shy on our (wheat) acres this year compared to last year,” he said. “But we still plan on planting a decent amount of wheat.” READ MORE

A unique antique collection heads to auction. The sale will include more than 80 vehicles, 600 pieces of road art and relics and roughly 1,000 toys housed at the Schaafs’ museum in Will County. READ MORE  

Illinois EPA Director John Kim, Bruno Pigott, U.S. EPA deputy assistant administrator, and Jim Duncker of the U.S. Geological Survey are among the presenters at this year’s 2022 Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Workshop. Find out how to register so you don’t miss out. READ MORE  

Illinois corn farmers who split-apply nitrogen can now purchase additional insurance under USDA’s Post Application Coverage Endorsement to cover risks involved with the practice, regardless of what county they farm in. The endorsement, managed by the Risk Management Agency, is now available in all 102 Illinois counties for crop year 2022, the agency announced Wednesday. READ MORE

The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to end hunger in the United States by 2030 will require congressional action and the use of executive authority. Unveiled Wednesday, the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, was paired with a one-day summit featuring policymakers, activists, farmers and business leaders that mirrored a similar conference last convened in 1969 by then-President Richard Nixon. READ MORE

Illinois voters can now cast ballots for the Nov. 8 election. Find out what you need to know before you head to the polls. READ MORE