One percent of Illinois corn harvested
SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 11, according to the weekly crop progress and...
Markets surprised by USDA report
The surprise from Monday’s Sept. 12 USDA report came in the soybeans. Production estimates were lowered from August by the agency and...
Farmers left in suspense as crops hold on
FAIRBURY – While harvest has yet to take off in Central Illinois, questions remain as to what type of yields are waiting for those...
View from the Cab: Examining conservation
By: Kent Casson Earlier this summer, the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program released its data summary report for 2015-2021....
IDNR plans CWD public meetings
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a series of public meetings throughout northern Illinois to provide updated...
Jenner Ag awards scholarships
Two students have been chosen as the 2022 Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship recipients and awarded $1,000 scholarships....
Agronomist added to Brandt team
BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, has added respected...
Good harvest expected around here
CHENOA – Crops are coming along after a growing season which started out dry then became wetter as the summer went along. Early soybeans...
Fair 'Sandwiched' in success
SANDWICH, Illinois – One of the longest running fairs in the state keeps going strong and drawing in the crowds. Anywhere from 175,000 to...
Company strives to enhance yields
Enhancing yields is the idea behind Stoller USA, which sells several products including micro-nutrients and plant growth regulators....
