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DeKalb County

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Corn, soybean planting completed for DeKalb County farm

Corn and soybean planting is complete on Wessels’ Family Farm in DeKalb County in northern Illinois, even though planting started a little later than originally planned.

By Martha Blum●

Illinois farmer awarded Leopold Conservation Award

Dan Sanderson is the recipient of the 2025 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

By AgriNews Staff●

Field history impacts levels of corn rootworm populations

There is a lot of field-to-field variability of corn rootworm populations in Illinois fields.

By Martha Blum●

Smithsonian food exhibit features DeKalb County history

The DeKalb County History Center is one of five organizations in the United States selected to host the “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

By Martha Blum●

Tractor driver charged with DUI, reckless homicide in death of Lee motorcyclist

A Rutland man who was driving a tractor in September 2023 when it collided with a motorcycle, killing its driver, was charged Friday with reckless homicide, DeKalb County court records show.

By Emily K. Coleman●

Regenerative agriculture: Miscanthus a growing market

Perennial crops are key tools for regenerative agriculture.

By Martha Blum●

Crop rotation important for reducing damage from corn rootworm

Farmers in northern Illinois are in the epicenter for dealing with corn rootworms in their fields.

By Martha Blum●

Weather tools assist farmers with management decisions

The growing season in northern Illinois is expanding. “The growing season over the last 30 years is about 20 days longer and it’s projected to increase by another 15 to 20 days over the next 20 to 30 years,” said Trent Ford, Illinois state climatologist.

By Martha Blum●