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With this partnership, John Deere will have access to early-stage startups, co-developed research and development programs and more through The Reservoir.

The cooperatives share their boards have voted to move forward with a possible unification and call out how no final decision has been made.

A federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration’s rule that listed the lesser prairie-chicken as an endangered species.

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August 17-21, 2025

Marion Calmer is renown for his corn harvesting innovations. The fourth-generation Illinois farmer also has a wealth of practical knowledge about how to take more beans to the bin — and freely shares some of his insights and ideas here.

An initiative of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, moving forward valid license holders can renew their license with CEC credits.

Tim Sullivan had a grand idea this spring: turn his family’s corn maze into a 13-acre marriage proposal for his then girlfriend Caroline. With the help of local farmers, his dream became a reality: flying her over the corn maze to create an epic proposal.

Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says in the short-term it means two things: a focus on government payments and tougher conversations with ag lenders.

Greg Sanford says his team is focusing on three keys to crop nutrition in the year ahead: return on investment, protect the marconutrients being applied, and stress mitigation.