Genomes published for major agricultural weeds
URBANA, Ill. — Representing some of the most troublesome agricultural weeds, waterhemp, smooth pigweed and Palmer amaranth impact crop produ…
Nutrient placement trials pay dividends
PONTIAC, Ill. — A three-year trial at the Precision Technology Institute has found a new approach to achieving high yielding soybeans.
ACES update at Agronomy Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The benches, tents and people movers used for the annual University of Illinois Crop Sciences’ Agronomy Day remained in st…
Agronomy e-learning academy accepting registrations for fall program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Registration for Purdue University’s Agronomy E-learning Academy is currently accepting registration for its fall cou…
Relationship of corn yield and nitrogen losses studied
SPRINGFIELD Ill. — With funding from the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council, researchers from the University of Illinois have …
State climatologist: Illinois rainfall and temperatures were below normal in August
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Although the southern half of Illinois was wetter than the northern half in August, the statewide average rainfall for the…
Center for Digital Agriculture at U of I receives $20M to develop new AIFARMS institute
URBANA, Ill. — The National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes announced a $20 million award to the Center for Digital Agriculture …
Illinois study tracks evolution of SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations
URBANA, Ill. — Since COVID-19 began its menacing march across Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and then across the world, the SARS-CoV-2 viru…
Rangeland provides habitat for pollinators
PORTLAND, Ore. — Food, shelter, connectivity and absence of insecticides are the four general components of pollinator habitat.
Farmer puts soil health first: Field day focuses on regenerative systems
WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. — Regenerative agriculture systems, also known as soil health systems, can help restore soil nutrients and benefit cash c…