In response to recent dust storms in central Illinois and across the Midwest, in-field research is underway focusing on soil conservation and production.

Scouting emerging corn and soybeans provides both a chance to determine that crop’s current needs as well as guidance to correct any mistakes next year.

Early-season scouting is about more than checking a box — it’s about understanding what your field is telling you.

The U.S. House passed a new farm bill after the agriculture industry has operated for the past eight years under the previous legislation that included three extensions.

When Jay Whalen was hired as a seed specialist 17 years ago, he began using his farm for testing the company’s various products.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

Dallas Conrad is building a legacy for the next generation on his central Indiana farm with the help of Meristem Crop Performance.

In 1920, Daniel Chapman’s great-grandpa Ritchie started farming the land using horses. Since then, each generation of the family has worked to leave a legacy for the next.

Mark Bacon’s on-farm research is paying off by taking significant nitrogen cost out of production for corn in 2026.

Silage management is key to providing high-quality feed for dairy herds.

A new nitrogen insurance tool could help farmers boost profitability and improve environmental health, according to researchers at Purdue University.

Northwest Indiana youth in grades 3-12 are invited to explore the exciting world of urban agriculture and local food systems through the 2026 4-H Urban Agriculture Youth Program, hosted by Purdue Extension Lake County.

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture updated its State Nutrient Reduction Strategy — a statewide strategy designed to improve water quality in Indiana, the Great Lakes and beyond.

Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.

Planting season is ramping up with progress varying depending on the weather’s cooperation across geographies.

Strength in collaboration is the foundation for the Illinois Innovation Network, linking 15 hubs throughout the state that drive research in agriculture and other areas.

A team of Purdue University students won a $20,000 grand prize at the Student Soybean Innovation Competition for creating a soy-based adhesive tape.

A team of Purdue University students won first place in the food track of the 2026 Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

The 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day will be held July 16, hosted by Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Purdue Extension.

For generations, farmers and ranchers have been the backbone of rural communities and a driving force in our nation’s economy.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the registration of Over-the-Top Dicamba products for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.

In its program-slashing 2027 Department of Agriculture budget plan, the White House hoped to head off sure-to-come complaints by tying spending cuts to that handy whipping boy, big bad government.

A “From Field Tile to Tap” tour demonstrated what farmers can do on their farms to protect drinking water sources downstream.

Differences between pastures become more apparent each spring, largely based on how they were managed the previous year.

With field preparation starting and planting fast approaching, it is important to know your soil moisture status, says Jim Henry.

AgriNovus Indiana released a new report and announced that the 2026 Velocity Accelerator program is offering $75,000 in prize money to startups that can tackle three challenges.

Precision Conservation Management has been selected as a recipient of funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Conservation Partners Program, part of $8.7 million awarded nationwide to support on-the-ground conservation efforts.

Beck’s has acquired the exclusive licensing rights of the SOYLEIC patents from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.

Installing the necessary drainage tile on your farm often requires a tile main to direct water through an underground drain tile system and then through a neighbor’s property to reach a drainage ditch.

The countdown to planting begins with April’s arrival, and farmers could start soon if conditions are favorable.

Weed resistance is a problem for many corn and soybean farmers that is likely to continue.

Seven U.S. grain dust explosions in 2025 caused 10 injuries and four fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary.

Using artificial intelligence as a thought partner is the best way to leverage this technology to its fullest.

Research and development investment is important at BASF to continue adding products to the company’s innovation pipeline.

During her 30 years as a veterinarian and in academic research, Lisa Freeman learned some lessons that she’s carried throughout her career.

Several years ago the Illinois Soybean Association team started to look for ways to “move the pile” by developing new uses for the crop.

Illinois Soybean Association has selected six agronomic professionals to serve as the 2026 IL Soy Envoy class.

In managing costs during the current economic environment, John Miller believes it really goes back to basics.

Compeer Financial selected 35 high school seniors from Illinois to each receive a scholarship worth $2,000 toward the pursuit of a degree related to agriculture.

It is important to take time to evaluate field conditions early in the spring, especially the soil moisture status, says Jim Henry.

The “red buffalo” played a critical role in maintaining prairie ecosystems for many millennia and the practice continues.

Seven Indiana counties had triple-digit winter wheat yield averages in 2025.

About 400 young ladies connected with professional women to learn about numerous agricultural careers during the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event.

Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center has been a hub of activity for nearly two decades, hosting workshops, seminars, expos, livestock and horticulture judging, countless opportunities for students of all ages and other events.

As days lengthen and soil temperatures begin inching upward, cool-season forages slowly wake from dormancy.

Federal and Illinois guidelines for over-the-top dicamba applications on soybeans have been set for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.

Farmers, researchers, academia and industry partners recently converged for the Soy Innovation Center’s second annual SpringBoard Challenge.

The Morrow Plots, famed in song and story, represent the oldest continuously running agricultural experiment in North America.

Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations.