Beck’s recently acquired the Mid-State Seed soybean processing facility in Marshall in central Missouri.

A garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. That’s where soil health comes in.

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

Planting season is ramping up with progress varying depending on the weather’s cooperation across geographies.

I asked a friend that has a home weather station to go back 24 months and tell me do we have a plus or minus water balance. He came up with 18 inches short.

A “From Field Tile to Tap” tour demonstrated what farmers can do on their farms to protect drinking water sources downstream.

Farmland values remain resilient in spite of a cooling agricultural economy, according to the latest installment of the Maximizing Your Farmland Series presented by Halderman.

For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.

We have continued to have a few health problems here with the insurance calves and now we have more mud.

Whether you farm five acres or 5,000, you’re part of something bigger than your own farm. You’re helping support jobs, strengthen communities and power an economy that reaches every corner of this country.

Beck’s has acquired the exclusive licensing rights of the SOYLEIC patents from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.

The countdown to planting begins with April’s arrival, and farmers could start soon if conditions are favorable.

Seven U.S. grain dust explosions in 2025 caused 10 injuries and four fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary.

Illinois Soybean Association has selected six agronomic professionals to serve as the 2026 IL Soy Envoy class.

The “red buffalo” played a critical role in maintaining prairie ecosystems for many millennia and the practice continues.

About 400 young ladies connected with professional women to learn about numerous agricultural careers during the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association honored a family that has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion at the local and state levels.

As days lengthen and soil temperatures begin inching upward, cool-season forages slowly wake from dormancy.

Consolidations from the farm gate through the entire supply chain, combined with inconsistent federal policies, have pushed agriculture toward a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

The Morrow Plots, famed in song and story, represent the oldest continuously running agricultural experiment in North America.

When we drone seeded clover on the wheat last February it had just a little green, but I was hoping it would soon look better and it does.

Changing feeds in dairy cow transition diets can help reduce costs.

Military action in the Middle East has disrupted critical shipments of fertilizer and oil as farmers head toward planting.

We must ensure strong market opportunities here at home to keep family farms in business.

Farmers can optimize their fungicide return on investment using a new Fungicide Timing Tool from Pioneer.

Other than a nickel increase in the projected average wheat price and tweaks in the global supplies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop balance sheets were mostly unchanged in the March estimates.

The September-seeded rye really greened up with the rain and temperatures, so some grazing may be taking place soon.

Farmers invest a lot of resources and time into their crop. Avoiding delays early can safeguard those investments.

Wyffels Hybrids is expanding its footprint in western Indiana for the 2027 growing season, marking a milestone for the family-owned seed corn company as it celebrates 80 years in business.

Illinois Farm Bureau will host five Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this spring for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.

Southern corn rust is generally considered a “tropical disease,” but there were unusually widespread reports of the fungus across Indiana and Illinois in 2025.

A timely, well-executed burndown clears the way for planting, strengthens resistance management and keeps weeds from dictating the season before it even begins.

The 2026 class of Brevant seeds is hitting ag retail shelves now as anticipation for planting builds.

The Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources program is designed to be free, straightforward, voluntary and locally relevant.

It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

The difference between successful and less successful farming operations ultimately hinges on whether “we’re in this for the long term or short term.”

We’ve had several inquiries by folks wanting to get started since these sky-high prices, both beef and lamb, have shown the benefit of diversifying from the corn and bean doldrums.

While winter grazing can work, understanding the physiological stress it places on forage plants — and planning for recovery — is critical to long-term pasture health.

Beck’s announced the launch of Seed IQ, an AI-driven platform designed to help farmers make the best decisions when choosing hybrids.

From conferences to company visits, the Illinois FFA major state officers have stayed very busy over the past month.

To any farmer who feels these frustrations, I want to begin my term as Indiana Corn Growers Association president by offering a hand of help and hope. You are not alone.

Farmers, advisers and conservation professionals looking to sharpen their skills and further Illinois’ stewardship practices are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Soil Health Leadership Program which is accepting applications through March 1.

The Practical Farm Research conducted by Beck’s is aimed to make a difference and help farmers succeed.

A planting system that places the seed in the optimum position to promote even germination and emergence was revealed at the annual Precision Planting winter conference.

Nick Seiter, University of Illinois Extension entomologist, said populations of both northern and western corn rootworms have developed resistance to all available Bt traits.

Committed to protecting Illinois’ resources and the environment through farmer-led, locally-developed programs, Illinois Farm Bureau is awarding a record 34 grants for nutrient stewardship and pollinator projects to county Farm Bureaus across the state.

Jim Henry uncovers a spooky sign that crown rot could haunt cornfields this fall.

The winter wheat planted area for harvest is estimated to drop slightly, according to the winter wheat and canola seedings report.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced Kris Reynolds as the recipient of the 2026 Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award.

An investment in farm drainage tile can boost crop yields, reduce financial risk and ultimately increase the long-term profitability of your farm.