Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the national average price of a gallon of diesel increased for the third consecutive week, jumping 20.4 cents to $3.775 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Farm drones can be valuable in helping farmers keep an eye on their crops through the growing season.

Summer has arrived, bringing hot weather with it. What better way to cool off than by enjoying some delicious ice cream with friends, especially during National Ice Cream Month.

The event will include a guided tour of a working cut flower farm, walking through seasonal crops and growing systems.

As another large dust storm impacted Illinois, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle and stay in the field rather than across roadways.

As the summer heat approaches, now is a wonderful time to cultivate a shade garden. It will become a tranquil escape from the sun’s intensity.

The national price of diesel jumped a dime to $3.571 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Corn silking reached 1%, compared to 1% last year. Soybeans blooming reached 2%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 2%

Corn emerged reached 94%. Soybeans blooming reached 2%.