Illinois
Ken Ferrie walks through the problems plaguing this year’s corn crop and shares his strategy for salvaging yield and protecting grain quality in storage.
Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres.
Farm Journal Field Agronomists say adjusting yield calculations for compromised plants could reveal 20 to 40 fewer bushels per acre than what farmers in parts of the Eastern Corn Belt currently expect.
Jenny Webb took over the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association in July with the goal of bringing the industry’s purpose and concerns closer to the lawmakers in Springfield.
Saturated soils and high winds have downed corn and sparked disease risks for it and soybeans. Here is how to adjust your harvest equipment and strategy now to save yield.
Day 3 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour reveals low ear counts dragging down rain-weary Illinois fields, while Western Iowa corn flashes standout potential despite rising SDS and brown stem rot in soybeans.
Illinois Soybean Association on-farm research found that sulfur can boost yields under certain soil and management conditions—but it’s far from a blanket recommendation.
Researchers estimate a glyphosate ban could cost Illinois corn and soybean growers $300 million to $609 million a year.
Her appointment comes at a time when the ag retail channel is balancing shifting farm economics with continued pressure around compliance, product stewardship and advocacy.
Ken Ferrie leads the unsponsored, two-day event focused on crop fertility ROI, weed management and making the 4Rs pay in tight markets.
Ken Ferrie warns that anhydrous ammonia won’t help young plants fight the carbon penalty this spring. He details how to bridge the nitrogen gap and protect your yield potential.
Before you leap, check out these essential management steps from Missouri farmer Todd Gibson and Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to help you mitigate risks and protect ROI.
As planting dates shift earlier, the nutrient is delivering significant yield responses and surprising protection against sudden death syndrome.
Two of the cooperative’s leaders join The Scoop Podcast to share their insights into the success of this Iowa/Illinois ag retail business.
Purdue’s Shaun Casteel shares three lessons from the field on the value of letting your soybeans ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ early in the season.
The new technology is being evaluated in Farm Journal Test Plots this fall and catching a lot of farmer interest in the process. Check out our brief video showing the system at work in a central Illinois cornfield.
Compeer Financial has spearheaded pilot projects to show how collaboration can create a fly-wheel to better life in farm country.
The new facility will produce 950,000 short tons of ammonia annually, and it’s been a project discussed for over a decade.
The disease is causing turmoil for farmers who have a large crop in the making. In some cases, a Hail Mary fungicide application at R4 up to early dent (R5) might make sense this season, say agronomists.
Iowa could be the nation’s top state this year for corn and soybeans, but both crops are in a race to beat disease pressure that’s gaining momentum. Illinois corn continues to ride the struggle bus, while the soybean crop there is positioned to deliver high yields.
An initiative of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, moving forward valid license holders can renew their license with CEC credits.
The industry investigates the agronomic issue finding it can be attributed to many factors including environment, genetics and rapid growth stages.
A new ranking reveals which U.S. states have the most ice cream shops per capita, highlighting where America’s love for frozen treats runs the deepest.
Hear from the likes of AGCO, Claas, John Deere and others about what each farm equipment manufacturer is planning to invest in its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
A false report surfaced online, eliciting a direct response from the manufacturer that could not be more clear: “We’re not shutting down U.S. manufacturing. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.”
There are more than 36,000 registered pesticide applicators in Illinois — of which 11,000 are farmers.
A recent congressional hearing addressed how U.S. crop protection companies and researchers use artificial intelligence to help farmers eradicate diseases, boost yields and stay competitive globally.
Despite wet weather, farmers are making serious progress with planting. Here’s an update on how the season is shaping up in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.