N-Watch promotes managing nitrogen applications differently

Nitrogen is very important to a corn crop, but it can be cost prohibitive for farmers and an environmental concern when it comes to watersheds. Read More

More technology requires more support from equipment companies

Technology can be helpful, but also overwhelming. Read More

Blended refuge products offer insect protection and reduced refuge

More and more farmers are trying blended refuge products in their fields and that trend will likely continue during the 2013 growing season. Read More

Campaign will highlight Illinois fruit, vegetables

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is launching a campaign to encourage consumers to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. Read More

More support available for equipment as technology improves

As technology continues to improve, the goal of the John Deere FarmSight strategy is a seamless integration of technology and equipment. Read More

Soybean growers look to maximize yield potential

As soybean growers look to the next growing season, one seed expert encourages them to look back at the last few years. Read More

Fertilizer industry promotes conservation

Illinois farmers have been urged to conserve their nutrients as much as possible, with a goal of full participation in these practices by 2025. Read More

Grain trade saw spillover support from USDA report to begin week

The grain trade continued friendly reaction to Friday's USDA numbers to begin the week on Monday. Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau honored in Nashville

Illinois Farm Bureau delegates are among those gathered in Nashville this week for the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Read More

Drought costs Illinois corn producing status

The worst U.S. drought in decades sizzled farmland last year and cost Illinois its spot as the nation's second-biggest corn producer. Read More