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Sycamore

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2025 Weather Outlook: Drought periods result in drier topsoil in parts of Illinois

The topsoil in northern Illinois is drier that normal for this time of the year.

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●

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●

FFA students selected as national finalists for outstanding projects

Outstanding work by three members of the Sycamore FFA Chapter earned them the honor of national finalists in the Agriscience Fair at the 95th National FFA Convention.

By Martha Blum●