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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.

A University of Illinois project evaluating liquid dairy waste in childcare centers was among 14 grant recipients through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.

The leading soybean-producing country in the world is projected to see the slowest acreage growth in a decade while still reaching record production.

Thaddeus Bergschneider is excited about connecting FFA members to opportunities through partners during his year as the National FFA president.

The best option for adding sheep or goats to an operation is to purchase from a reputable breeder.

With his eight-year commitment to the Army National Guard, Chuck Hanley was able to juggle his agriculture careers with his service.

Let’s pause to consider the-above headline. First, it’s a quote; I didn’t write it. That’s important because the third rail of today’s ag journalism — the deadly, high-voltage topic that can burn your career — is Donald Trump.

The timely planting of cover crops for maximum biomass has typically been limited to post-harvest or aerial inter-seeding, followed by the hope of rain for stand establishment.

An Illinois State University organics class toured a farm and milling facility to see up close the field-to-bag process.

Drone technology is increasing in its applicability in improving farm operations.

Seedstock breeders should be identifying bulls they plan to consign to the 2025 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.

Owning farmland goes well beyond simply growing a crop, and the upcoming second annual Farmland Owners Conference will help sort out and clarify questions and concerns.