Illinois corn emerged reached 80% and soybeans emerged reached 75%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Indiana corn emerged reached 70% and soybeans emerged reached 65%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Participants will learn valuable food preservation skills, and take home a jar of green beans.

Illinois corn planted reached 86% and soybeans planted reached 84%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Indiana corn planted reached 76% and soybeans planted reached 74%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports the national average diesel price declined 7.3 cents from a week ago to $5.523.

The webinar will be followed by regional hands-on fields days.

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill.

Short on space? Consider microgardening. Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite.