DuPont Pioneer sees results from drought tolerant corn

While 2012 presented challenging growing conditions for corn, it was a good test for drought tolerant hybrids. Read More

Farm show an opportunity for Heyworth FFA

Members of the Heyworth FFA Chapter use the Greater Peoria Farm Show each year as the first opportunity to show the public their most recently restored antique tractor. Read More

Biological solutions becoming more common in agriculture

Agricultural companies might look more closely at biological solutions to common production problems in the near future. Read More

Large crowds attend first day of farm show

The Greater Peoria Farm Show opened for its 31st year Tuesday at the Peoria Civic Center with more to show farmers than ever before. Read More

Flider: Agriculture will rebound, budget still challenging

The Illinois agriculture industry is regrouping after a difficult production year. Read More

Animal agriculture, transportation priorities for soybean growers

Soybean growers in Illinois continue to focus on maintaining and growing the animal agriculture industry in the state. Read More

Illinois Corn Growers Association elects new board

Paul Taylor is a DeKalb County farmer who has served on the Illinois Corn Growers Association board for six years. Read More

City moms can take a field trip to the farm

A new program by Illinois Farm Families teaches urban moms about life on the farm. Read More

Farmers focus on nutrient management

Farmers have access to more information than ever before, and they are using what they learn to make changes to their management practices with the beginning of each new crop year. Read More

Challenges for ag include river transportation, ethanol mandate, farm bill

Challenges on the river system are the latest effect of this year's drought. Read More