Practice makes perfect. Illinois FFA members recently prepared to compete in individual and team contests at the National FFA Convention with Illinois Farm Bureau and GROWMARK staff.
Check out these photos from the prep session.
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Secretary of State seeking rule change for out-of-state CDLs
Out-of-state drivers with current commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) could obtain an Illinois CDL easier under a proposed rule change. Learn what the change would entail and how soon a decision … Read More
A new study spotlights challenges surrounding the adoption of storing carbon in soil on ag land in Illinois and offers some policy-based solutions.
“If a farmer does one thing and it reduces nutrient runoff in waterways and it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, why not get paid for both of those services?” — … Read More
Jerald “Jay” Tharp focuses on agronomic research but keeps his farmer clients’ bottom lines in mind.
That’s what earned him the 2022 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award. FarmWeek’s Kay Shipman talks to Tharp and Wabash Valley Service Co. farmer clients, who complimented his expertise and grilling … Read More
Farmer experiments with aerial-applied cover crops
Joe Curless of Curless Flying Service in Fulton County has been experimenting with different aerial-applied cover crop systems for the last decade. He shares what he’s found with some systems … Read More
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Midwest Food Bank has been placed in a unique position to help the people of Ukraine. We are grateful for the generosity of the GROWMARK members and patrons. Together, we … Read More
Election 2022: Secretary of state race
For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. The candidates to fill it are former state … Read More
Weed scientists criticize EPA’s proposed rules on herbicide atrazine
Weed researchers are challenging proposed federal restrictions on a common weed control ingredient, arguing the rules could reduce yields and increase herbicide resistance. If adopted, farmers would be prohibited from … Read More
Range-bound corn
What’s going to get us out of this range-bound corn market cycle? Experts say as long as we continue to have a hapless export program, the odds of hitting $7 … Read More
Farm Bureaus, county boards focus on farm safety
With support from county Farm Bureaus, six county government boards recently passed proclamations signifying support for National Farm Safety and Health Week. “A positive working relationship between our county Farm … Read More