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

Grain markets still watching South America, USDA numbers

The grain trade continues to watch South American weather as it anticipates the next round of reports due out from the USDA on Friday. Read More

Another year of seed supply and quality challenges

Challenges last year with heat stress affected not only the commercial crop but also the seed crop for corn and soybeans. Read More

Illinois soybean leader has vision

Agricultural leaders gathered to discuss a number of topics prior to this year's Commodity Classic during the Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum. Read More

Corn growers lay out priorities at Commodity Classic

Farmers from across the country have headed south this week for the 2013 Commodity Classic. Read More

Multiple approaches required to fight corn rootworm

Corn rootworm control continues to be a challenge in parts of Illinois, especially where farmers are growing corn year after year. Read More

Local Farm Service Agency will again require packet pickup

Sign up for this year's farm programs is still a few months away, but now is the time for farmers to make contact with the local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Read More

Grain trade watching South American weather, seasonal trends

One market analyst looks for some seasonal trends to be a factor in the direction of the grain markets. Read More