The pandemic created all sorts of widely reported supply chain issues, which impacted production of new equipment. That’s led to a the meteoric rise in equipment market values in recent … Read More

What is a heat dome, how is it created and how does it affect weather? Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension educator, shares all the details and important safety tips … Read More

For Rachel Brown, a little nudge in the right direction from her dad is just what she needed to participate in a meaningful experience. The 2020 Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow … Read More

Utilizing the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles means nutrient uptake can be optimized, nutrient loss and environmental impact can be minimized, crop yields can be maximized and greater profitability can be … Read More

Adam Dahmer grew up no-till farming in southern Illinois. When it came to growing pumpkins, he and his wife, Samantha, applied the same practices. They shared their preferred cover crop … Read More

From a corn maze and play area to hayrack rides and a U-pick pumpkin patch, the Dahmers hope their specialty farm in southern Illinois gives families lasting memories. FarmWeek’s Erin … Read More

You’re not just buying a cup of coffee or tea when you visit Café Santa Rosa in Peoria. You’re showing your support for more than two dozen female harvesters on … Read More

Prairie State farmers harvested 65.5 million bushels of wheat this summer, up a whopping 48% compared to the previous year, with a record yield of 84 bushels per acre. So … Read More

What does it take to grow a record wheat crop? Fayette County farmer Danny Rubin, winner of the Illinois Wheat Association’s state yield contest, said it starts with variety selection … Read More

The effects of drought and triple-digital temperatures were seen as scouts on this year’s Pro Farmer Crop Tour evaluated more than 2,000 fields. “This year we’ve got a weather story … Read More