Christy Wright was named the next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, a non-profit focused on growing Indiana’s agbioscience economy.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois announced a gift from Bayer’s Crop Science division to support the revitalization of the Morrow Plots, the oldest experimental agricultural fields in North America.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the inaugural winners of the SpringBoard Seed Funding Challenge at the Illinois Innovation Network’s Sustainability Research Conference at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Greg Thoren is using a virtual fencing system to graze cattle in various areas of his farm as part of his regenerative agriculture plan for his operation.

Agricultural students at Illinois Valley Community College will have the opportunity to study in the new Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center.

Farm income concerns along with state and federal issues continue to be a focus of Illinois Farm Bureau.

Jim Henry reviews the ways to get the most bang out of your nitrogen dollars.

Work at a new research farm dedicated to advancing the Illinois Soybean Association’s farmer-focused efforts was featured at a media event.

Struvite is a phosphorus fertilizer that dissolves in the presence of plant roots.

With a record wheat harvest this summer and a potential record corn crop harvest just ahead, 2025 has been a good production year for Will Swope.

McLean County corn yields are estimated to be above the five-year average for the second straight year.

The Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network's sulfur research will continue in 2026.

It is no surprise that many Illinois farmers told the Illinois Soybean Association in its annual Soybean Production Concerns survey that they want more agronomic research to maximize wheat and double-crop soybean production.

The oak forest, meadows, wetlands and prairie at The Blue Farm offer opportunities for guests to learn how to forage for food, attend a class or participate in a group retreat.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that helps landowners fix natural resource concerns on their land.

An investment in farm drainage tile can boost crop yields, reduce financial risk and ultimately increase the long-term profitability of your farm.

The Conservation Technology Information Center launched Conservation Connector — a free platform that links producers to conservation incentives and local assistance.

A move in Brazil to suspend a soybean moratorium has scientists and environmentalists warning that losing the agreement could undermine years of progress in cutting deforestation in the Amazon.

Jim Henry says big savings are possible with more efficient grain drying.

Dennis Bowman was recently named recipient of the 2025 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award in recognition of his exemplary service as a go-to resource for cutting-edge agricultural technology.

Learning about regenerative farming practices triggered a love of farming for Jessica Davies.

A third-generation family seed business is gearing up for its 80th anniversary next year.

Cattle are now grazing on a field of cover crops at Riskedal Farms.

Across major corn-growing states, climate change is fueling conditions that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.

Federal health officials have dramatically scaled back a program that has tracked food poisoning infections in the United States for three decades.

Jim Henry reveals how late-season diseases can significantly impact yield and profitability — and what farmers should do about it.

I think we can all agree that the goal of improving health outcomes is a worthy goal — and it is supported by America’s farmers and ranchers.

The Make American Healthy Again Commission released is policy recommendation aimed at addressing chronic childhood disease.

Concerns expressed by agriculture groups when the preliminary Make Our Children Healthy Again draft was issued in May were quelled with the final strategy.

Illinois Soybean Association is recruiting farmers to host cover crop weed suppression trials starting this fall.

Dan Sanderson is the recipient of the 2025 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

As summer turns to fall, farmers are encouraged to evaluate some of the agronomic decision that were made this year.

Seed Genetics Direct’s 2025 Wheat Yield Contest entries averaged 110.5 bushels per acre, with an average test weight of 58.7 pounds per acre.

This time of year, cranberry farmers across the country are getting ready to harvest the berries so they can be on Thanksgiving dinner plates.

Jim Henry reminds farmers that an effective harvest order will help protect yield potential.

U.S. winemakers have something to celebrate: the corks they’re popping aren’t subject to tariffs.

A recent change in climate policy by the Trump administration threatens to change everything on earth — from the fast-warming planet itself to all the life on it.

I noticed southern rust has finally made its way into northern part of Indiana. That is just one more thing to keep us on our toes in 2026.

Legislation establishing continuing education credits for pesticide license renewals was recently signed into law.

Dairy Management Inc. is accepting entries for its 2026 New Product Competition, inviting undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products that meet today’s consumer demands for bone and muscle health and weight management.

As corn yields continue to climb, residue management will become increasingly important.

Moms who include dairy in their diet every day can significantly impact a child’s brain development, bone strength and immune system before they even take their first steps.

Farm drain tiles are vitally crucial to the success of Illinois crop production. These underground drainage systems help provide good soil-based crop growing conditions by removing excess water from the soil.

A wind-and-hail storm that rolled through Lee County in north-central Illinois has reduced the yield potential for crops on William Henert’s farm.

We had some tassel wrap, which was pretty scary for a while, but most of ears filled out.

Khalid Meksem, a distinguished professor of genome biotechnology and genetics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is one of 12 scientists named a 2025 Researcher to Know by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition.

Over the years we’ve explored the environmental and economic benefits of adjusting management practices to include conservation.

A report that U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised will improve the health of America’s children does not call on the government to make significant changes to its food or farming policies.

There was some tar spot coming up in our corn, and we wanted to get on top of that before it moved up and gets too close to the ear.

Numerous organizations sharing common goals aimed at protecting soil health and water quality joined in a “Cultivate Connections” luncheon during Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.