Pumpkins love Illinois’ soil and climate. That’s why it’s the top pumpkin-producing state. But despite the advantages, pumpkin production would be severely limited without effective weed control. With relatively few … Read More

“Like guests and fish, markets start to stink after moving three days against the trend. Can we still call corn an uptrend in its daily chart? — Darin Newsom, Omaha … Read More

Cheese, milk and other dairy prices are expected to remain elevated as well due to tight supplies and strong demand. What’s driving the price increases, and is a butter shortage … Read More

Mountain lion struck, killed in DeKalb County State wildlife officials are assessing a situation of a mountain lion killed by a vehicle in DeKalb County. Illinois Department of Natural Resources … Read More

Snow was flying in parts of Illinois early this week, but temperatures will be on the rise. What’s driving the cold October weather and how long will the upcoming mild … Read More

USDA plans to spend $1.3 billion to resolve farm loan debt held by up to 34,000 borrowers. Announced Tuesday, the directive will aid “distressed farm loan borrowers,” at risk of … Read More

Carroll and Lake County Farm Bureaus helped families from a domestic violence shelter enjoy a farm experience. Partnering with adopted legislator state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, farmers offered combine rides, … Read More

Helping bridge the urban-rural divide, the Adopt-A-Legislator program brings Farm Bureau leaders and legislators, many from the Chicago area, together to foster connections. From farm and museum tours to a … Read More

Forecasting daily weather and predicting what climate will be five years or 50 years from now have very different outcomes. That’s why meteorologists use different models to make accurate predictions, … Read More

The demand for cover crops is growing across Illinois, which could lead to supply and logistical challenges to match volume and freight needs. Ryan Snyder, GROMARK forage, turf and wheat … Read More