Whether you’re building soil, boosting protein in your ration, or extending grazing days, red clover remains a dependable, productive and sustainable choice for Midwest producers.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Soybean Germplasm Collection at the University of Illinois.

A rotational grazing system at Rincker Simmentals is designed to provide forage for the cowherd during the majority of the year.

Seed Genetics Direct’s 2026 Wheat Yield Contest entries averaged 119.1 bushels per acre, with an average test weight of 58.1 pounds per acre.

We went from drought to a month of flood in June to drought in July again. It’s getting dry — but, knock on wood, everything of mine and everything around here is looking good.

A morning of applying fungicide and insecticide on 160 acres of corn was already in the books, and Jay Whalen was rinsing out the drone to ready for another round that afternoon.

It has not been verified, but Dave Kestel’s blood may run red, white and blue.

Spraying for weeds in corn and soybean fields has been completed on Cliff Lane’s farm and the next task will be spraying the crops with fungicide.

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

When timing matters, Woodley Aerial Spray Inc. is ready to help you get across your acres quickly, efficiently and professionally.

An all-in-one soybean fungicide and insecticide premix seed treatment is on track for commercial release this fall.

Heat stress is not something to ignore.

While weather and markets continue to test farmers, southern Indiana farmer Deidra Roell said there are reasons to be hopeful as harvest approaches.

In this stage, I’m just watching the weather and praying for appropriate rain and heat balance without any severe heat and drought stress.

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

A multispecies grazing system can result in several benefits including more uniform grazing, reduced herbicide use, eliminating unwanted plants and the potential for more profit.

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.

Old- and new-crop ending stocks for corn and soybeans fell below trade expectations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s balance sheet estimates.

With the updated data from the latest quarterly grain stocks and acreage reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made some slight adjustments in the crop balance sheets.

At a time when commodity prices remain under pressure and margins are already thin, higher operating expenses will place additional strain on farm viability, reports Jim Henry.

Thirteen lucky corn growers started the season off with an unforgettable surprise when they discovered their Pioneer brand corn seed had a special gold-colored seed treatment, signifying they had won the Golden Seed incentive.

Grain stocks are higher than a year ago heading into the last quarter of the 2025-2026 marketing year.

Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes.

The latest projections highlight the challenges farmers continue to face as input costs remain elevated with historically low commodity prices.

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.

As we gather this Fourth of July, it’s worth remembering and mentioning that the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world happens because farmers and ranchers continue showing up every day despite the challenges.

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

Corn and soybeans struggled for a week or two after planting during the flash drought, but a few passing showers have sent corn past "knee-high by Fourth of July" by leaps and bounds.

Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America.

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

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

Deidra Roell is a fifth-generation grain farmer in Washington County in southern Indiana.

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

If we want this way of life to be here for the next generation, we must be willing to speak up for it by showing up in conversations where decisions are made and making sure rural voices are heard.

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.

Brad Zimmerman’s father, Phil, was an early adopter of no-till and always looking for ways to improve his farm. He is now carrying on the idea of looking outside the box with an even more holistic approach to crop production that focuses on plant and soil health.

Once we got going, spring went really quick. We had a window there from mid-April to the end of April where a lot of guys went and then the last 10 days has just been hammer down and get her done.

Corteva Inc. selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new crop protection company, choosing Indiana over multiple competing states.

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.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry.

I planted cereal rye right into the bean stubble, after combining the beans off last fall. I never got enough rain to get enough growth to be able to graze it last fall.

The initial crop balance sheet forecasts for the 2026-2027 marketing year were unveiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

I’m praying we have everything planted by the end of May, but it sure doesn’t look promising. The cover crops and wheat crop looks fantastic, despite the challenges of the daily freeze and frost watches.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

Illinois agricultural producers impacted by recent severe weather — including tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail — can access technical and financial assistance from the USDA.

Illinois Farm Bureau will host 14 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.

In May, grass is growing fast, and it’s easy to get ahead of yourself and move too quickly. Instead of sticking to a pre-set plan, watch what the plants are doing.