Ag director talks career opportunities, budget with ISU students

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture told Illinois State University agriculture students they are in the right place at the right time. Read More

Changes proposed to Farmland Assessment Law

The Illinois Farm Bureau is supporting a proposed amendment to the Farmland Assessment Law. Read More

ISA wants public-private partnerships to help fund infrastructure

The Illinois Soybean Association is among groups lobbying for public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure upgrades. Read More

Drones could help farmers with field scouting

Flying a remote-controlled device over a farm field will likely be more than a hobby in the near future. Read More

Fighting an adapting pest

Fighting weed resistance is becoming commonplace for farmers, but now some species of insects are developing resistance to common management tools. Read More

IL Corn: 'Monsanto Protection Act' really protects farmers

While anti-GMO groups are raising criticism of the so-called "Monsanto Protection Act," an Illinois commodity group is trying to explain what it is really about. Read More

Farmers should take Palmer amaranth seriously

While Central Illinois farmers have not yet seen Palmer amaranth in their fields, a university expert warns the weed is coming and it will be difficult to manage. Read More

Farm bill, immigration among policy priorities for agriculture

After the current holiday work period, legislators will return to Washington, D.C. to continue work on fiscal policies, immigration and the farm bill. Read More

Dustin Lynch to headline Ford County Fair

This year's Ford County Fair will feature Nashville recording artist Dustin Lynch in concert on June 25. Read More

Finding better ways to manage nitrogen

A relatively new effort is helping farmers do a better job of applying and utilizing nutrients like nitrogen in their fields. Read More