Illinois corn planted reached 86% and soybeans planted reached 84%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Indiana corn planted reached 76% and soybeans planted reached 74%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports the national average diesel price declined 7.3 cents from a week ago to $5.523.

The webinar will be followed by regional hands-on fields days.

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill.

Short on space? Consider microgardening. Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite.

Farm Bureau’s new Weathering the Storm checklist promotes six key practices: nourishment, movement, unplugging, pausing, connecting and sharing.

From conferences to convention to contests, this month the Illinois FFA major state officers have been busy traveling all across the state and even into Iowa.

Illinois corn planted reached 75% and soybeans planted reached 74%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.