Summer weather trumps planting date when it comes to yield

The fact that farmers in his large territory from the Mississippi River to McLean County have no corn planted yet is of little concern to Lance Tarochione, technical agronomist with DEKALB/Asgrow. Read More

Agronomist: 'It's not late'

An area agronomist is cautioning farmers against heading to the fields before conditions are right. Read More

Flooding keeping farmers out of the field

Farmers are facing different planting situations across the state. Read More

Planting delays mean opportunity to complete sign up

Farmers who are experiencing planting delays have an opportunity to complete sign up for this year's farm programs. Read More

Favorable forecast pressures grain markets

Corn and wheat markets have been under pressure this week as the trade is looking at a forecast favorable for planting. Read More

Planting progress stalled by heavy rains

2013 will not be remembered as the Year of the Early Corn in Illinois. Read More

Gifts to Illinois agriculture impact thousands

1st Farm Credit Services continued support Monday of groups dedicated to agriculture education, youth and leadership in Illinois. Read More

Farmer, grain manager face trial in alleged fraud

A local farmer and a former grain company manager will be tried in federal court in June on charges they organized a $14 million fraud scheme. Read More

Website can help protect pollinators from spray drift

Although some of the latest scientific research has linked certain pesticides to honey bee colony collapse, most scientists believe the phenomenon is a combination of many things. Read More

Planting delayed, but not late yet

It's hard to believe after last year's drought, but Central Illinois farmers are asking for the rain to stop. Read More