

Avoid mistakes before applying anhydrous
(From the Illinois Corn Growers & Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association) With dry conditions persisting, applying anhydrous ammonia...


USDA measures vegetable chemical use
Interviewers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will interview 150 vegetable...


View from the Cab: The harvest marathon
By Kent Casson Remember harvest is a marathon not a sprint. I need to keep reminding myself of this as I see other farmers wrapping-up...


Half of state's corn harvested
There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending October 13, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...


Donations sought for ag exhibit
McLean County farmer Dennis Wentworth and his wife, Cathy, are challenging ag families and businesses across Central Illinois to...


Grant supports poultry farmers
Bird Control Group has announced a grant opportunity in Minnesota for biosafety measures to combat avian flu, including the...


View from the Cab: Livestock Career Networking
By Kent Casson Attention livestock-related businesses: your expertise is requested for a career networking opportunity with community...


Free SCN sampling available for growers
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff program is committed to supporting soybean cyst nematode (SCN) sampling and is pleased to...


Illinois Crop Production report
Corn: Planted area is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4 percent from last year. Harvested area, forecast at 10.65 million acres, is...


View from the Cab: Happy 4-H Week
By Kent Casson This is the week when we spotlight a great youth organization. National 4-H Week 2024 runs Oct. 6-12. 4-H continues to...































