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As farmers and ranchers, our work is never just about getting the job done, but looking for the best practices and embracing innovation for whatever challenges may lie ahead.

A 2025 outlook on crop protection products, fertilizer and government regulations was presented at the recent 4R Field Talk, hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.

This St. Joseph County village with a population of 2,076 is touted as the “Seed Corn Capital of the World” and the site of Bayer’s largest seed corn production facility.

FFA students can explore future job opportunities at the National FFA Convention, thanks to Career Success Tours.

Bayer unveiled FieldView Drive 2.0, a small plug-and-play device that farmers can use to connect, monitor and record activities across different farm equipment types and brands.

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are introducing new products for 2025 that offer Illinois farmers high performance potential with advanced protection against yield-robbing pests.

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are introducing new products for 2025 that offer Indiana farmers high performance potential with advanced protection against yield-robbing pests.

Bayer announced that Channel Seed, a trusted provider of elite seed products, joined the Bayer PLUS Rewards 2025 program.

The corn rootworm is a billion-dollar bug that costs farmers significant losses in yield and revenue.

Farmers and their challenges are the focus of research and development at Bayer.

Bayer Crop Science researchers have been able to artificially inoculate tar spot in field test plots, a key step in helping to gain a deeper understanding of how to manage the disease.

Bayer CropScience submitted an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a new product containing dicamba herbicide that would remove an over-the-top application in soybeans.

A new group of ag industry leaders is ready to make a difference in their communities after graduating from the AgrIInstitute’s Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program.

From iron plows to driverless tractors, new ideas and innovative businesses have continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in farming.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the selection of six respected crop advisers and agronomists to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season.

Climate FieldView, Bayer’s flagship digital farming platform, has improved customer experience for the 2024 crop season.

The Illinois agriculture industry would not be where it is today without the hard work, time and efforts put forth by passionate leaders. In appreciation of these leaders’ efforts, the Illinois Soybean Association created its annual Achievement Awards.

VT4PRO isn’t a customized corn hybrid. But it acts like one. “This is a nice option for those low pressure areas, where we still want rootworm protection, but we don’t need SmartStax PRO,” said Rachel Willis.

For corn growers, rootworms are a problem. But how much of a problem they are — and how often — depends on where you farm.

Even as harvest wraps up throughout northern Illinois, farmers already have their thoughts turned to spring planting. That includes the management of pests, from insects to weeds, that can harm corn crops and cut yields.

“Quality” was mentioned countless times during a recent 90-minute tour of the Bayer Commercial Soybean Processing Facility.

As farmers push to finish the 2023 harvest, David Cosgray, DEKALB technical agronomist in central Indiana, shared an update with AgriNews.

The 2024 new product lineups from the DEKALB and Asgrow brands offer advanced agronomics and the latest trait technologies designed to provide farmers with outstanding performance and high yield potential.

The Highland Community College Agriculture Department invites the public to the 2023 Agriculture Research Day.

A group of Brazilian agronomists, landowners and input industry representatives visited several locations in Illinois that included stops at the Illinois State University Farm, Bayer research facilities and John Deere.

At this stage of the season, it’s a good time to scout fields for compromised plants that can reveal any early season stressors that may have stymied ear development and, ultimately, yield potential.

At this stage of the season, it’s a good time to scout fields for compromised plants that can reveal any early season stressors that may have stymied ear development and, ultimately, yield potential.

Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the nation, and a recent series of challenges in the U.S. Court of Appeals along with ongoing public debate has led many to question what a future without the product would look like.

Those young corn and soybean plants are stronger than they look. “They can take a considerable amount of abuse and still perform and produce respectable yields,” said Chris Kallal.

There are many challenges farmers face when it comes to corn rootworm pressure and protecting yield potential from the corn pest.

Nitrogen is a high-value nutrient necessary for corn plant growth and high grain yield potential, but high yields at harvest time do not come without an investment.

Despite the urging from her high school ag teacher, becoming an ag instructor was not in Miranda Buss’s career plans.

There has been another proposed merger in the food industry. Kroger and Albertsons recently announced their potential partnership. Kroger’s family of stores in Illinois includes Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pay-Less Super Markets and Pick ‘n Save. Albertsons includes Jewel-Osco.

As farmers make plans for 2023, planting soybeans early is one of their priorities. “One of the big things growers are talking about on soybeans is maturity. With growers planting earlier, they are starting to look into earlier-maturing beans,” said Josh Tooley, agronomist.

The Illinois Soybean Association has moved to its new headquarters at 1108 Trinity Lane, Bloomington. The construction project, which began in December 2021, was part of an effort to reposition the organization “to get back to our roots,” said John Lumpe, ISA CEO.

Better than expected — and not so much. As farmers complete the harvest of corn and soybeans in DeKalb County and throughout northern Illinois, the corn crop overall has met or exceeded expectations for yield. Soybeans, on the other hand, haven’t quite lived up to farmers’ hopes.

Even at first glance, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently announced $3 billion “Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities” sounds like doublespeak, an Orwellian invention that reverses the meaning of words.

Matias Habib, 17, of Sandwich, was named a winner of the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award for Agriculture sponsored by Bayer. Habib will be recognized nationally for developing his own patent-pending bio-pesticide and startup business through a 4-H entomology project.

Weeds were the talk of the town — and the soybean fields — this year in Indiana. “Weed control is a conversation this year, especially since it was so dry in June,” said Jason Harmon, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist for northern Indiana.

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are offering farmers an expanded product portfolio for 2023 with exclusive genetics and strong agronomic traits to maximize yield potential and return on investment.

In a year when expectations, demand and price for soybeans are all high, the Illinois soybean crop may not meet those great expectations everywhere.

A good — not great — corn crop in central and southern Indiana should finish strong, but concerns about late-season disease pressure are top of mind for some producers.

Farmers, gardeners and anyone with interest in helping monarchs thrive can get involved with resources provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Bayer, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A., a Chevron Corporation subsidiary, have signed a shareholders’ agreement in connection with Bayer’s acquisition of a 65% majority ownership of the winter oilseed producer CoverCress Inc.

Crow’s Seed is being relaunched in the eastern Corn Belt by Outward Ag LLC. Driven by a team of agricultural entrepreneurs, this follows the reestablishment of Midwest Seed Genetics in the central and northern Corn Belt and NC+ in the West.

This year’s U.S. Department of Agriculture planting intention surveys indicate that many farmers are swapping corn acres for soybean acres to take advantage of the lower costs of soybean production.

Bayer announced it is renewing its multi-year partnership with five-time entertainer of the year Luke Bryan, joining his 2022 Farm Tour as presenting sponsor and continuing their Here’s to the Farmer campaign celebrating America’s farmers and fighting hunger.

This year’s U.S. Department of Agriculture planting intention surveys indicate that many farmers are swapping corn acres for soybean acres to take advantage of the lower costs of soybean production.

The onset of the 2022 growing season has farmers checking and rechecking their input costs. It can be challenging to balance the cost of crop inputs and realize top yield potential.

The onset of the 2022 growing season has farmers checking and rechecking their input costs. It can be challenging to balance the cost of crop inputs and realize top yield potential.