According to the U of I Illinois State Water Survey, Illinois temperatures varied considerably in April from way above to significantly below normal.
Possible reasoning behind location of ADM's planned $350 million soybean crushing facility.
Most farmers markets took a hiatus or cut hours in 2020, but this month several Central Illinois communities can look forward to their return.
Archer-Daniels-Midland also plans to invest about $25 million to expand refining and storage capacity in Quincy.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has issued its current Illinois Crop Production Reports. Here are the results.
Topics are split into digestible bits so crop scouts can interact with subject matter in a way that best suits their time and interest.
Corn and soybean futures prices are climbing on a rip and a tear. At some point they stop, burp, and take the nearest elevator to the basement…
Todd Ratliff’s life is all about making people safe – in the Army, in his business and just walking down the street.
Drought, on the order of a 2012, 1988, 1983, 1954, could very well still be in the cards for 2021.
About a quarter of the 2021 Illinois corn crop is now in the ground, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Illinois Crop Progress …
“His legend has lived on,” said Judy Travelstead of the Union County Historical Society. “He was promoted heavily. People were eager to contri…
The USDA program, Farm to Table Food Boxes, started mid-April 2020 to provide food for families effected by Covid-19 and also provide contract…
While the USDA’s announcement was mostly a continuation of programs established under COVID-19 relief bills passed last year, the plan also es…
“These monthly reports are used by famers and the entire wheat industry.”
Petitions are available through the commodity organizations and at the Illinois Department of Agriculture in Springfield.
According to the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey, colder weather the second week of April has caused soil temperatures to …
Grain prices are at the highest level since 2013 and the highest prices in eight years have brought with them many implications.
Participants will help plant pollinator gardens and other native wildflowers and grasses, transplant tree seedlings, and assist with removing …
Proposals moving through Congress could have dire consequences on farm operations.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has issued its current Illinois Crop Production Reports
For every farmer, it was a foregone conclusion how many acres of corn and soybeans he or she would plant.
Employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have the option to return, with safety protocols in place.
Archer Daniels Midland is restarting ethanol production at two U.S. corn dry mills shut down because of weakening demand due to COVID.
According to the U of I Illinois State Water Survey, soil temperatures averaged higher indicating a greater chance of insects surviving the winter.
Taller equipment and longer extensions may bring added challenges around power lines.
Farmers are not going to be converting coal into diamonds, but they are going to find out that soot and elemental forms of carbon have a value…
Farmers are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.It will distribute $11.5 billion to support smaller farmers affected by …
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