The father-son farming team of Dave and Matt Lidy put together feed rations using everything from starter pellets, hominy and wet distillers grain to wet corn gluten feed. They even … Read More

Does the name Glendell Arlinda Chief sound familiar? At one time, he was the top bull in the industry in his age bracket. That’s just one accomplishment of Joann Hartman’s … Read More

While areas of the Mississippi River largely remained above flood stage through late April, a repeat of 2022 summer and fall could cause a significant drop in water levels. Assistant … Read More

Once leaders in citrus crop production, citrus farmers in the United States, particularly in Florida, have faced numerous challenges that have led to an unfortunate decline in domestic supply. This … Read More

An estimated 2,000 people from the across the country will head to the Windy City for the 2024 national Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Convention. While … Read More

Advancements in ag technology can be helpful on the farm, but researchers are making sure the technology is a benefit to workers from a safety standpoint, too. Salah Issa, Extension … Read More

Lawmakers on the Illinois House and Senate energy committees analyzed carbon dioxide capture regulations and sequestration and utilization (CCS) projects in Illinois. Discussion was prompted by four proposed bills related … Read More

Commodity group leaders united around a few central messages related to the farm bill, encouraging policymakers to expand the ag safety net. “It is difficult to envision a scenario that … Read More

“The water is rising and if it keeps rising we could be in a really bad situation,” Matt Lillpop, manager of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, told FarmWeek. Timothy Eggert … Read More

A northern snowmelt already the Mississippi River at elevated, but will forecast local rains be a cause for more concern? Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist Dan Hicks discussed the forecast and when … Read More