University of Illinois researchers to study ozone-resistant corn

University of Illinois researchers will be able to look for ozone-resistant corn thanks to a $5.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read More

Monsanto writing prescriptions for farm fields

Monsanto wants to help farmers write a prescription for choosing planting population rates and hybrids in their fields. Read More

Syngenta will expand Clinton research facility

Syngenta broke ground Tuesday on a major expansion of its corn and soybean research facilities near Clinton, Ill. Read More

University of Illinois study to focus on food-crop production

Researchers will use a $25 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to see if food-crop production can be increased. Read More

Few changes in USDA report

The USDA made very few changes in its latest round of reports Tuesday. Read More

Low river levels still a concern

Groups like the Illinois Corn Growers Association continue to watch the historically low water levels on the Mississippi River. Read More

Schock, Durbin face off on Farm Bill, fiscal cliff

Congressman Aaron Schock believes there will be a link between a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff and coming to a compromise on the Farm Bill. Read More

Ag career fair reaches eighth graders

Eighth graders at Parkside Junior High School learned more about career opportunities in agriculture from industry professionals Thursday. Read More

Mild fall weather extends window for farmers

Nice weather has allowed farmers to do some extra work in and around the fields this fall. Read More

Change in estate tax exemption would affect family farms

Reducing the estate tax exemption from just over $5 million per spouse to $1 million dollars per spouse in 2013 could spell trouble for farmers wanting to pass land on to the next generation. Read More