Soil tests are important tools for farmers to determine the limiting factors for crop production on their fields.

The use of AI in agriculture has potential to enhance efficiency through precision agriculture, optimize resource use and improved production.

Farmers are invited to deepen their agronomic knowledge at Precision Planting’s free, full-day summer sessions: the Radicle Summit and Precision Technology Institute Agronomy Days.

Corn rootworm damage often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Know your pest pressure and protect your yield potential, advises Jim Henry.

In the first half of the growing season, the crops in Brad Zimmerman’s locale faced dry conditions early on to heavy rains in June. He looks at these weather swings as an opportunity to “make lemonade out of lemons” with one of his field trials.

I’m working with this grower, Wendell Good, that I love working with here in central Illinois. His passion is wheat, whereas a lot of people don’t care to plant wheat or harvest wheat in the middle of July when it’s 100 degrees outside. He loves wheat. I do, too.

Hoosiers planted an estimated 1.58 million acres of cover crops, according to survey results from Indiana Conservation Partnership.

Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend “Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management,” an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision making.

Application timing of a foliar fungicide treatment in corn is important for maximizing disease control and yield, advises Jim Henry.

The Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy announced that five Illinois students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education at an accredited college or university this fall.

Students from the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture earned multiple team and individual honors at the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference.

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology opened nominations for the 2026 CAST Lifetime Achievement Award and is also accepting applications for the 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship.

Farmers for Soil Health, the farmer-led initiative launched in 2022 to double cover crop acres on U.S. farmland by 2030, has reopened enrollment for 2026 with increased per-acre payments and a simplified one-year contract designed to remove barriers for growers.

Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing.

Understanding farmers' risk attitudes is critical to predicting their decisions about climate change adaptation.

Rain showers over the past several weeks have resulted in challenges to spray for weeds and sidedress anhydrous on Wessels Family Farm.

So far, we are looking really good, but that can change.

Through genetic advancements, corn is utilizing more nitrogen later in the season.

Eleven years of on-farm data puts some proof in the pudding in terms of what conservation practices can do for a farming operation.

Four outstanding FFA members involved with raising livestock, conducting research projects and painting farm equipment were named top in the state during the Stars Over Illinois Ceremony.

The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention wrapped up with an impressive showing of leadership, skill and community impact.

Four Indiana FFA members were named Stars over Indiana at the state convention, an honor for their had work in and outside of the classroom.

The soil contains a complex community of interconnected microorganisms.

Indiana sits at the intersection of human health, animal health and plant science — a rare concentration of expertise where breakthrough science creates real-world impact.

Passersby to one of Jay Whalen’s soybean fields may take a second glance when they see him driving a roller over his crop.

Everything is looking really good. We’re very happy with the way things are looking and coming up.

One of Indiana’s Republican U.S. senators attended the Indiana Spray Drone Association Education Day at the Southeast Purdue Ag Center in Jennings County.

It’s time to scout for early-season insect pests that can impact crops both above and below ground, says Jim Henry.

Tar spot has been detected in Indiana for the first time this growing season in Randolph County.

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship Program released revisions to its Version 3 evaluation tool, integrating the latest scientific updates from the Ruminant Farm Systems model that powers FARM ES Version 3.

Mitigating crop stress while keeping fields weed-free is a top priority as young soybean plants develop.

Corn and soybean stands look good on Cliff Lane’s farm, and he has not found any issues with emergence.

We don’t have much subsoil moisture, so we are going to need rain through the season because there is not much reserve. We could take a 2-inch rain easily.

Syngenta’s new Durastak Traits of Tomorrow Scholarship program is accepting applications through June 15.

Pesticides are an important tool for farmers, protecting billions of dollars in damages each year from weeds, insects and other pests.

Good pasture management can result in more productive pastures during the summer.

Three district winners for the Star in Agriscience award will be honored on the stage of the Illinois FFA State Convention.

Illinois FFA state proficiency winners are selected based on members’ outstanding skills in recordkeeping, leadership and scholastic achievement.

It’s been a dry start to the season here until the past week. Planting has been very steady going with the dry weather down here.

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator Kathryn Seebruck, “Talking Crop” is a row crop production podcast, with episodes occurring every other week during the growing season between May and September.

With summer just around the corner, Agronomy Days will soon return to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

While small hail can damage crops, large hail of around 2 inches can cause major damage to vehicles, roofs, solar panels and other infrastructure.

Despite the fluctuation in available funding, farmers are still encouraged to utilize the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

A demonstration farm dedicated to farmer-focused research designed to answer real-world questions is into its sophomore year.

Early-season scouting is about more than checking a box — it’s about understanding what your field is telling you.

The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Toolshed Talk on June 23 to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help control weeds and other pests on the farm.

In response to recent dust storms in central Illinois and across the Midwest, in-field research is underway focusing on soil conservation and production.

With corn and soybean planting finished, Chad Bell is focusing on evaluating the stands and completing tissue sampling and soil testing.

A unique two-day class for first-time agriculture applicators came about to fill a void.

A pair of instructors with a combined 80-plus years of experience in the applicator and ag retail space will lead a unique class beginning this summer.