Illinois Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Shaffer has been appointed by the U.S. secretary of agriculture to serve ...

An acreage swing toward more soybeans and less corn in the upcoming growing season is forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun proclaimed Feb. 23-27 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana. “The cost to prevent, monitor and control invasive species costs Indiana $8 million annually,” Braun ...

Illinois Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Shaffer met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at the Commodity Classic.

As growers prepare for the upcoming growing season against a backdrop of volatility, like shifting markets, unpredictable ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations. “Tar spot or southern rust can contribute to the mycotoxin accumulation,” said Damon Smith, ...

In another move toward shaping future dairy champions, Midwest Dairy announced the 2026 Illinois Dairy Ambassadors.

“It seems like we can have a cheaper diet by replacing the wheat straw with the hybrid diet,” the associate professor said. “Since the rye has higher crude protein, you can save some money on the ...

Major changes have been made to crop insurance that will reduce the cost and provide more coverage for farmers.

Maximizing ROI isn’t just about how much you apply — it’s about understanding the science behind nutrient efficiency from ...

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

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease of the intestine. The cause is not certain and there are several factors ...