Four added to list of Master Farmers

Four more Illinois farmers now hold the title of Master Farmer. Read More

Grain markets await end of month reports

Grain markets were quiet to begin the week after last week's USDA reports did not result in much change for corn or soybeans. Read More

Conference offers career discovery for young women in agriculture

Around 500 young women and agricultural professionals gathered last week at Southern Illinois University for the fourth annual Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference. Read More

Global Ag Summit coming to Decatur

Next week's Global Ag Summit in Decatur will bring together speakers on a wide variety of agribusiness topics. Read More

Dairy industry petition would not hide sweeteners in milk

A petition filed recently by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) seeks to change labeling requirements when sweeteners are present in milk, but not to hide the sweeteners. Read More

Monsanto Learning Center offers tours for farmers

A day trip to the Monsanto Learning Center near Monmouth could be valuable to area farmers who want to learn about different agronomic systems available in today's marketplace. Read More

Agronomy Day a success despite weather

Weather did not deter most farmers who had signed up to attend the annual Livingston County Agronomy Day on Tuesday. Read More

Below: Six secrets of soybean success

Farmers attending the Illinois Soybean Profitability Summit had the opportunity to learn the "Six Secrets of Soybean Success." Read More

Soybean yield challenge will move away from team concept

Major changes are coming to the Illinois Soybean Association's Soybean Yield Challenge as it enters its fourth year. Read More

New VIPS website makes information more accessible

A major redesign of the VIPS website should give farmers an easier way to choose soybean varieties. Read More