The Illinois Agri-Women organization has awarded four scholarships for females studying agriculture.

Hog supplies continue to tighten as farmers resist expansion, but lower futures prices are signaling concerns that pork demand may be weakening faster than supplies are shrinking, reports Jim Henry.

While basis has broadly weakened since the start of September, the regional picture tells a more interesting story.

From the outside looking in, the corn looks good. However, yield monitors are telling a different story.

The future of your farm depends on who is in the driver's seat. True estate planning means having a deep understanding of which family members are ready to lead.

It is about time for farmers to once again complete the annual Illinois Soybean Association’s Growing Concerns Survey.

With approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications is now the eighth academic department in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois.

Two colleges at the University of Illinois are teaming up to run the campus horse farm more efficiently while keeping the herd available for student learning.

Starting a farm transition or retirement plan early helps protect the land, reduce family conflict and keep the business running smoothly.

On-farm tile monitoring provides data to researchers that shows losses of nutrients is not simply an overapplication of fertilizer.

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

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition wrapped up the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference by recognizing three Illinois producers with the Master Grazier Award: Rick Adams, Terry Becherer and Perry Hottes.

One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up and down cornfields.

Farmland prices have remained “flat to modestly lower” since the first of the year, according to the Mid-Year Snapshot Survey conducted by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Wind and solar farms, data centers and battery storage sites have been in the headlines, and farm managers were surveyed to find the extent of the growth.

Building a farm takes a lifetime, but losing it can take one unfinished plan.

A new study by the University of Illinois and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois farmers could see a revenue loss if the state banned glyphosate.

A phone call from a friend changed Debbie Ruff’s career trajectory 35 years ago, and she’s “still having fun” as ag literacy coordinator.

A trio of new herbicide products to control tough weeds with anticipated launches in 2027 were highlighted at the recent BASF Showcase Plot Tour.

Proactive farm estate and succession planning ensures agricultural legacies survive across generations.

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

Improving soil by increasing the biology results in more minerals in the feed grown on that land and fewer supplements necessary for the cattle that eat the feed.

Utilizing corn stalks for winter grazing is an option for cattlemen to impact their profitability.

Virtual fencing systems remove the boundaries of where cattle, sheep and goat producers have the opportunity to graze their animals.

Bale grazing is a flexible system that can be utilized for various sizes of cattle herds.

It was a memorable day for a select group of women who attended Girls Who Grill, an exclusive event designed to build confidence around grilling.

After nearly six decades of dairying and then writing deadlines, Alan Guebert has typed his final “-30-” as a weekly columnist.

The soil contains a complex community of interconnected microorganisms.

Continued low prices, government subsidy programs and high input costs will continue to weigh on farmer profitability and their ability to maintain current cash rents. These factors will all be important to consider when 2027 rents are negotiated in the fall of 2026.

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.

From supporting rural communities to marketing products internationally, the Illinois Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of programs.

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.

We are hosting a cattle farm wagon tour here at River Oak — 15703 E. 1600th St., Macomb — on the morning of July 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. You can register with University of Illinois Extension.

Cattlemen should make sure they have the correct number of bulls to match the number of cows in the herd and that vaccinations are up to date.

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

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

The National Corn Growers Association elected Bill Leigh as the organization’s next first vice president, putting him on track to become board president in 2027.

The Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension will highlight innovative dairy technology and management practices during the annual Dairy Tech Tour on July 16.

Bryer Nelson is excited for the opportunities he will be given and the opportunities he will be sharing with FFA members during the upcoming year as the president of the Illinois Association FFA.

A 3-week old calf in South Texas has been confirmed to be infected with New World screwworm.

Illinois is well represented among the 55 students selected to receive $2,000 scholarships through the GROWMARK Foundation for the fall 2026 semester.

A new project aims to increase the safety and well-being of rural residents caring for a family member with dementia.

More than 25 speakers and panelists will provide strategies for creating and maintaining a successful forage and livestock operation during the Illinois Forage Institute on June 26 at Spoon River College in Canton.

Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois FFA chapters and Collegiate Farm Bureaus proudly raised a total of 68,577.85 pounds of food, volunteered 13,142.16 hours and donated $76,645.23 during the 2025-2026 Harvest for All campaign.

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.

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

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

Strength in collaboration is the foundation for the Illinois Innovation Network, linking 15 hubs throughout the state that drive research in agriculture and other areas.

The U.S. Forest Service will abandon its nine regional offices as its parent U.S. Department of Agriculture consolidates out of Washington, D.C.