From the Barns: Handle with care
This weather in southern Illinois continues to have us scratching our heads, but I don't know why — we should be used to it. Early part of J…
From the Barns: Trying to beat heat
The Fourth of July is now passed and now we wait and see how many folks threw caution to the wind and will contract the coronavirus as a res…
20 years in the making: Rotate corn for better soil health
URBANA, Ill. — Soil microbes are living, working barometers of soil health. They are responsible for turning atmospheric nitrogen into forms…
Chow Line: Salad recall prompts questions of parasite
I read something about a salad recall due to cyclospora, but I’ve not really heard about cyclospora before — what is it?
From the Barns: Cause to celebrate
Summer is here. Timely rains along with the heat are keeping things growing rapidly and green. We were spared the flooding rains some in wes…
INFB supports youth at Indiana State Fair Livestock and Project Show
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Farm Bureau is focused on supporting youth in agriculture at this year’s modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Co…
Controlling salmonella: Disease can be a problem for cattle at any age
PRINCETON, N.J. — Salmonella causes a significant amount of foodborne illnesses every year.“Typicall…
WIU School of Ag participates in Soil Health Bucket program for third year
MACOMB, Ill. — For the third year in a row, the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture is partnering with the Illinois Corn Marke…
Agriculture groups collaborate for State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — While the traditional Indiana State Fair will not take place, a modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition has pro…
Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said June 26 that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a …