You might be surprised to learn how long cover crops influence soil microbes. Emily Hansen, an Illinois State University graduate student in biological sciences, detected cover crops from the previous year … Read More
Fuel shortage challenges have gotten so bad in Ukraine that some farmers are bouncing from gas station to gas station just to fill up 5-gallon jugs with diesel. Gordie Siebring, an … Read More
Agricultural producers and landowners have enrolled 2 million acres through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The 2022 total, which so far represents acres enrolled through the General CRP signup, will … Read More
Illinois farmers have about four to six weeks before final planting dates have them turning to federal crop insurance. Doug Yoder, crop agency manager for COUNTRY Financial, emphasized the final … Read More
Three McLean County students will receive scholarships to pursue their education and career goals from the Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation. Paige Lemenager of Hudson will receive a $5,000 scholarship as … Read More
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved in April, up 8 points to a reading of 121. Although farmer sentiment is improving with strong commodity prices, Purdue’s Jim Mintert … Read More
Bryce Anderson, retired ag meteorologist for DTN, said cool and wet conditions are in play the next seven to 10 days. “This is the slowest corn planting we’ve seen since … Read More
McLean County Farm Bureau congratulates the 2022 FFA Service Award winners: Gracie Shaffer, Blue Ridge Jacqueline Schertz, El Paso-Gridley Abigail Clapp, LeRoy Ben Steffen, Lexington Amelia Rodriguez, Normal Community Chloe … Read More
Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. Geared for agribusiness professionals, Ag Bites offers you a … Read More
At the beginning of March, I had the opportunity to travel with 11 other Illinois Farm Bureau members and staff to France, Brussels and the United Kingdom for a ten-day Market … Read More
