With lower grain prices, higher interest rates and increased production costs, some farms are facing a challenging financial situation.

The national average diesel price was down 3.7 cents from the previous week to 3.831, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Farmers can deduct the residual fertility value on newly purchased or inherited land. A soil analysis and records of past treatments are needed to claim the deduction.

While poinsettias, holly and evergreens receive much of the attention during the holidays, paperwhites also appear in many stores. These easy-to-grow plants with delicate white blooms make them a popular choice for holiday decorations.

Get houseplant propagation basics from a Boone County master gardener.

University of Illinois Extension is hosting a series of Agronomy Summits to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making.

From contests to convention, the Illinois FFA major state officer team has certainly had a packed schedule this past month.

Participants will rotate through interactive stations, each featuring a hands-on craft and a traditional treat from a different country.

Now up 24.8 cents per gallon in the last four weeks and at a level not seen since early July 2024, the national average on-highway diesel price climbed 3.1 cents to $3.868, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.