Researchers are recruiting producers to learn more about industrial hemp, one of the fastest-growing crops across the Midwest.
CHICAGO — Teen specialty growers displayed a range of knowledge and skills at the first urban agricultural and food production competition in …
BARRY, Ill. — David Iftner’s not the only one keeping an eye on New Philadelphia’s latest attraction.
Challenging weather has forced Missouri farmers to make difficult decisions on whether to replant crops because of sparse stands or delayed planting.
Depending on your soil test results, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are nutrients we supply year after year to our corn crop; however, the…
Chronic heat stress in cattle leads to long-term problems such as decreased fertility and weight gain.
Picking a tree for a windbreak is a big decision. A windbreak protects a home from the constant Illinois wind and blowing snow. With this impo…
WASHINGTON — Some farmers now can plant crops on acres reserved for conservation.
A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat…
One of the most exciting times of the year is the first appearance of small flashing yellow lights in the evenings. The arrival of fireflies o…
Flour millers should have an ample supply of quality wheat in the state this season, based on findings of the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour.
A new University of Illinois study explores potential policy solutions to reduce nitrogen loss while still protecting farmers’ bottom lines.
Having a scenic and healthy pond on your property takes a little bit of strategy and time but does not have to be overwhelming. Spring is a go…
QUINCY — The Quincy Town Center Farmers Market kicks off its season on Thursday.
QUINCY — The Quincy Town Center Farmers Market kicks off its season on Thursday.
As large farm equipment moves along country roads, both farmers and those driving a vehicle should adopt a “safety first” attitude.
There's no denying the wind in Illinois.
Rep. Mary Miller visits Orr Research Center Corp.’s Multipurpose Agriculture Facility
Ninety percent of the U.S. seafood supply is imported, mostly from China and Southeast Asia, but U.S. farmers still can tap into the market.
Spring planting continues in Ukraine where possible.
High nitrogen prices and concerns about fertilizer supplies have disrupted nitrogen management for the 2022 growing season.
Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year.
Ukrainian farmers still could plant a majority of their crop acres in the war-torn country this spring.
Our landscapes are more than flowers and trees. Within a natural landscape, you will find multiple layers starting at the ground level and mov…
Deborah Whitaker, one of the driving forces behind that movement, has been pushing to help support veterans in becoming more self-sufficient. …
Hemp is one of the newest and fastest-growing specialty crops in the Midwest, and University of Illinois Extension is helping producers keep u…
Our days are getting longer and warmer, and many gardens are awash in color from spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips.
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Forty-one years into a career with Farm Bureau, Blake Roderick sees the organization’s role as more important than ever.