BASF offers resources to help farmers select products

BASF Corporation has launched 22 new products over the last three years. Read More

Grain markets quiet but watching fiscal cliff, South America

Grain markets will likely see more consolidation and sideways trade heading into year end, unless some new news surfaces. Read More

Corn marketing board donates to children's museum

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is donating $20,000 to a proposed children's museum in Springfield for an exhibit on how corn gets from the farm to consumers. Read More

Insuring against the weather

Crop insurance was a key component of the 2012 growing season for many Illinois farmers. Read More

Illinois losing corn exports as basis levels drop

The threat of a delay in river traffic on the Mississippi River is already affecting basis levels in parts of Illinois. Read More

In pursuit of 300 bushel corn yields

Select growers from across the Corn Belt are participating in a new platform as they pursue 300 bushel corn yields. Read More

Pork industry happy with exports, sustainability

Record exports and good sustainability practices are highlights for pork producers as they try to overcome negative margins. Read More

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