This American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel dives into the evolution and importance of precision agriculture and how policy can help to continue the research, development and adoption of the … Read More
Illinois will receive $545,000 in federal funding for eight projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for the state’s specialty crop producers. The … Read More
It’s time for scouting fields. RFD’s DeLoss Jahnke talks with Ag Resources’ Dan Basse about what is actually happening in corn and soybean fields throughout the Midwest. Learn more about … Read More
Farmers from across southern and south-central Illinois had the ears of the House Agriculture Committee chairman this week during a listening session in Effingham County. The event was co-hosted by … Read More
Hear the latest tips in financial management, grain marketing, field crop production and more at University of Illinois Extension’s Farmland Owners Conference. “In addition to those who currently own farmland, … Read More
In a multi-generation experiment, researchers from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences found microbes helped plants cope with drought, but not in response to plants’ cries for help. … Read More
For several years, Clinton County Farm Bureau has supported a multi-component cover crop and manure management project, evaluating soil health, nutrient use efficiency and return on investment. This year’s Nutrient … Read More
December corn has lost about 90 cents from its high point on July 25. Even though crop estimates were diminished by more than 6 bushels an acre from early projections, … Read More
Illinois Farm Bureau welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewing 11 microcosm and mesocosm studies on atrazine exposure and mitigation measures, but also raised concerns about the methodology and data … Read More
He’s not an adrenaline junky, just a weather enthusiast who loves his discipline. Jeff Frame, teaching associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois, has … Read More
