Stories about science
Going back nearly a decade, even before the seed was tested in the field, plant breeder Don Kyle knew there was something special about Pioneer’s new Z-Series genetics.
Determining if soil is fit to work each spring plays a large role in yield potential, according to agronomists at Pioneer.
It’s best to have a plan before the planters roll out of the shed.
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.
Many times, while standing on the very land my father and grandfather cultivated, I reflect on how things have changed. From the adoption of new sustainability practices to our approach to livestock management, our farming methods have evolved significantly.
Farmers, educators, gardeners, advocates, students and others filled the Capitol Rotunda March 6-7 to celebrate the third annual Soil Health Week.
Illinois landowners could be eligible for $5,000 in free soil analyses and consultation with a University of Illinois research team in exchange for participating in a historic project seeking to learn how soils have changed over 120 years.
Thirteen enterprising graduate students researching soybean topics at universities across Illinois exhibited their innovative projects during the Illinois Soybean Association’s recent Soybean Summit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through March 29.
The dairy checkoff hosted more than 100 national and international health and wellness experts for a two-day scientific conference addressing the dairy matrix, the concept of exploring the unique nutrient, non-nutrient and molecular compositions of dairy foods.
A high management corn strip cropping study had the top return on investment for 2023 among Precision Planting’s agronomic trials.
The alphabet soup of diverse conservation funding for farmers was the focus of one of the breakout sessions during the recent Soybean Summit.
Tazewell County slipped past Piatt County with the top average soybean yield during the 2023 growing season, and Stark County repeated with Illinois’ leading corn yield average.
Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Toolshed Talk to learn about how conservation practices can be beneficial for the farm. Hear how other local farmers are making conservation work for them.
Perennial crops are key tools for regenerative agriculture.