SIU hosts summer field day
The intense heat did not stop more than 45 farmers and industry reps from attending the 2023 Southern Illinois University (SIU) Summer...
Crops ahead of schedule in report
SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 16, according to the weekly crop progress and...
View from the Cab: A trip to remember
By: Kent Casson Our family has plenty to celebrate this summer. We just returned from a wonderful vacation to the land of Ozark...
Deere acquires Smart Apply
MOLINE, Ill.— Deere & Company has acquired Smart Apply, Inc., a precision spraying equipment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The...
Seed, herbicide innovation showcased
By: BASF Agricultural Solutions SEYMOUR - BASF Agricultural Solutions kicked off summer at its Midwest Research Station in Seymour, IL....
Penfield to be invaded by green
PENFIELD, Illinois – This weekend’s Historic Farm Days celebration at Penfield is celebrating three milestones. It is the 100th...
Wednesday report mostly negative
There were mixed results with a mostly negative reaction to Wednesday’s July 12 USDA report. It wasn’t all bad as it was relative to...
Growers reflect on wheat harvest, short crops
PONTIAC – Those local farmers finishing up wheat harvest most likely have a smile on their face. That’s because we have received timely...
Farmer mental health program offered
CHAMPAIGN – A University of Illinois initiative can help farmers get mental health care they need. The Illinois Agricultural Mental...
Weekly crop progress report 7-10
There were 4.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 9, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report for...
