With a record wheat harvest this summer and a potential record corn crop harvest just ahead, 2025 has been a good production year for Will Swope.

McLean County corn yields are estimated to be above the five-year average for the second straight year.

During a busy harvest, farmers can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why it’s critical to make sure that grain systems are ready for peak performance before the combines roll.

Jim Henry reviews the ways to get the most bang out of your nitrogen dollars.

The Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network's sulfur research will continue in 2026.

It is no surprise that many Illinois farmers told the Illinois Soybean Association in its annual Soybean Production Concerns survey that they want more agronomic research to maximize wheat and double-crop soybean production.

The oak forest, meadows, wetlands and prairie at The Blue Farm offer opportunities for guests to learn how to forage for food, attend a class or participate in a group retreat.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that helps landowners fix natural resource concerns on their land.

The Conservation Technology Information Center launched Conservation Connector — a free platform that links producers to conservation incentives and local assistance.