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Illinois cattlemen have an abundant supply of low-cost feed available for their herds with the millions of acres of corn grown each year in the state.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition announced the recipients of the 2025 Master Grazier Awards at the ILGLC Annual Grazing Conference in Springfield.

Changes are happening on the labels of herbicide products that may impact the way farmers spray their crops.

Twenty-five Illinois Farm Bureau members recently graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills and to become a voice for Illinois agriculture.

The peak wind speed in Illinois happens in March and April and it is the least windy in July and August.

Over 35 million birds, mostly egglayers, have been lost in the United States by highly pathogenic avian influenza since Jan. 1.

There have been 985 confirmed cases of avian influenza in dairy cattle across 17 states since first confirmed in March 2024.

While observing the impacts herbivores had on plant growth 40 years ago, Ken Paige made a discovery that could transform soybean production.

When Ken Ropp returned to the family farm in 2000, milk prices were at a then-all-time high and the prospect of him joining in the family dairy business was bright. Six months later, milk prices were at record lows.

Food, feed and fuel production is a global business, but it still all comes down to finding the best solutions for individual farmers on their fields.

March is a month that I sometimes struggle with. The weather is starting to warm up, then a cold snap comes through. It is a month of anticipation for the upcoming spring and summer projects.

Unfertilized soybean fields with lower soil fertility should be planted earlier than high-fertility fields, according to a University of Illinois study that reevaluates longtime soil testing.

Strong tradition leads to strong results at the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

If corn was ever jealous of soybean’s relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day even the playing field.

The Soybean Innovation Lab will close April 15 due to a federal funding stoppage for the U.S. Agency for International Development.

There is a lot of field-to-field variability of corn rootworm populations in Illinois fields.

Resource availability has a significant impact on optimizing genetics that fit into an environment to make a perfect cow.

Farmers may add root structure as another trait to consider when choosing corn hybrids for their operation.

The notion of tariffs dates back to the first major law passed by the U.S. Congress in 1789 and has evolved over time.

Cattle numbers are down in the United States and the cattle market is focused on providing incentives to cattlemen for herd rebuilding.

Cattlemen have several options to control brush or woody plants in pastures.

New Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers officers were installed at the group’s annual conference.

It’s common knowledge that weeds impact cash crop yields, but they can also impact farmland values.

During the final stages of building the world’s first atomic bomb, scientists worried their new weapon might ignite the atmosphere and wipe out every living thing. Farmers are experiencing similar anxieties as efforts slash federal spending.

Emerson Nafziger was honored for his “unwavering loyalty, passion and positive impact on the ag retail industry” at the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association’s annual conference.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and partners in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan are seeking licensed and experienced grain and fiber hemp growers to conduct on-farm variety trials.

It’s hard to believe I’ve been serving as the National FFA president for close to three months. On one hand, it feels like just a day since I heard my name called and put on the blank jacket for the first time.

Seed oil composition and soybean cyst nematode resistance are among the soybean checkoff-funded research projects currently underway at the University of Illinois.

Research is underway at the University of Illinois to develop high-yielding wheat varieties with early maturity enabling earlier planting of double-crop soybeans.

Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension are partnering for the 15th annual Illinois Dairy Summit to highlight how dairy farmers can sustain the industry through research and innovation.

Ukraine continues to be a major player in global agricultural markets, despite three years of military attacks by Russia.

Corn and soybean prices for this marketing year are projected below the 20-year average, but expenses aren’t following the trend.

Adding sustainable aviation fuel to the list of products made from corn and soybeans may help increase profits for U.S. farmers.

The ebb and flow of crop prices creates a never-ending challenge for farmers’ financial positions.

Waterhemp populations continue to evolve in herbicide resistance and weed scientists are investigating its move to residual herbicides.

University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the 2025 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop schedule.

The topsoil in northern Illinois is drier that normal for this time of the year.

The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts announced the selection of Eliot Clay as its new executive director.

Global soybean supplies that are already at high levels are expected to grow in the first months of 2025.

Bolstered by surprises in the December supply and demand estimates report, corn enters 2025 with strengths in exports and ethanol demand.

PrairiErth Farm will host a fruit tree pruning workshop on Feb. 8.

Garrett Hawkins, a Waterloo farmer, was elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association for 2024-2025 at its recent reorganizational meeting.

Balancing fertility input costs in times of lower commodity prices can be a conundrum for farmers.

There are lots of options to add prebiotics, probiotics and fermented food into a diet that can provide some health benefits.

Illinois and Indiana had the highest amount of agricultural land lost to development in the Midwest over a 20-year period.

Every growing season, corn and soybean producers have to make numerous management decisions that affect their bottom line.

George Obernagel of Waterloo was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s top award, The World of Corn.

This marks the 90th year the University of Illinois Variety Testing will provide unbiased, third-party performance evaluations free for farmers.

The Greater Peoria Farm Show feature a variety of educational seminars, exciting promotions and daily prize drawings.

This year’s Greater Peoria Farm Show will include a new Kubota Sidekick UTV giveaway and the new University of Illinois Extension seminar series.