Nitrate losses can be reduced with different fertilizer practices, cover crops and longer crop rotations, according to Lowell Gentry, retired University of Illinois researcher. Gentry reported his research results to … Read More
As the deadline to apply nears, Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial crop agency manager, discusses changes to crop insurance programs in COUNTRY’s RFD Radio studio. LISTEN
Learn more about plans to launch a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) pilot program and other school-based dairy promotions targeting Gen Z. “We want to showcase how dairy is … Read More
Attorney Robert Moore with the Agriculture and Law Resource Program at Ohio State University has some ideas on how to get started, tips to consider when dividing assets and fairly … Read More
Randy Niver, DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist, outlined what farmers should consider before doing so. “Any kind of stress we add to the plant early in the season, either if it’s cool … Read More
At least 274 farms, 41 businesses and 1,583 households located across four west-central Illinois counties can say hello to high-speed internet thanks to an $18 million grant. Read … Read More
What’s the key to record-setting soybean yields? From early planting to weed and disease management, John Torrance and Rye Randolph discuss what made a difference in their Gold Harvest’s “Go … Read More
What’s included in the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) budget this year? From FFA memberships and educational programs to an increased workforce and enhanced conservation practices, FarmWeek’s Kay Shipman breaks … Read More
In a combined State-of-the-State and budget address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker promoted education investments as future cost-saving measures. Such long-term investments have “the greatest return for taxpayers with the most positive … Read More
Over-the-top applications of products containing dicamba must be made in Illinois before June 12 or the V4 growth stage, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced. The new federal cutoff date … Read More
