Around 160 people attended the annual Indiana Ag Policy Summit, hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy Committee and the Indiana Corn Growers Association.

How should a farmer prepare for an agronomy service call when there is a problem with the crop growing in the field?

In the year ahead, the United Soybean Board will boost demand for U.S. soy, drive on-farm resilience and bring value to the nearly half a million U.S. soybean farmers.

The Illinois Soybean Association’s agronomy team is spending the dog days of summer scouting for problems in fields that have, could or will impact plants.

The agricultural economic outlook across the Corn Belt’s Federal Reserve Districts remain subdued.

Drones can now detect subtle soybean canopy damage from dicamba at one ten-thousandth of the herbicide’s label rate — simulating vapor drift — eight days after application.

The first herbicide application in a field impacts the crops throughout the growing season.

The Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council pulled together experienced farmers to volunteer in a program called Farm Advisors. These farmers want to share with others what has — and hasn’t — worked on their farms.

Corn Grower Association presidents from 19 states along with the national organization’s leader expressed concerns about policy recommendations in the “Make Our Children Healthy Again” Strategy in a letter to President Donald Trump.

Understanding the environment of a field can help farmers choose the best soybean variety, as well as make management decisions.

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026 that provide exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection to help farmers maximize performance in their fields.

Drone technology offers a fast, reliable way to assess crop stands — one of the most important factors influencing yield potential, according to Pioneer District Sales Manager Jesse Moch.

Incorporating cover crops into their regenerative farming system has been a learning process for the Riskedal family this spring.

All of my crops look very good considering the lack of measurable rainfall.

Although Elaina and Garrett Fales have no farming background, they have developed a cut flower production farm that markets primarily to florists.

It never ceases to amaze me how otherwise rational adults can turn into combative middle schoolers the moment certain hot-button topics hit the table.

There will be at least three more pasture walks put on by the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition coming up.

Even small Midwestern farms can harness the power of AI to boost productivity without breaking the bank.

“Summertime, when the livin’ is easy.” That line from a well-known song couldn’t be further from the truth.

With the record prices being paid for fat cattle I am trying to get them to eat and gain as fast as possible so we can take advantage of this crazy-high cattle market.

It sounds simple: Control what you can to get crops off to a strong start, so they finish the season even stronger. Yet, doing so is not always so simple in practice when agronomic and daily management challenges arise and demand attention.

Two weeks from now we’ll probably go in and hit the weeds back and that will be good for the season because the beans will canopy.

Sidedressing anhydrous ammonia and herbicide applications are the focus for the Henert family now that they are almost done with planting.

Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time.

June is the beginning of grilling season and that’s been great for beef demand. If more of you would try lamb chops or lamb kabobs on the grill maybe we could see similar results in the lamb market.

This is the second in a series of columns featuring conversations with state Farm Bureau presidents about current issues in agriculture.

Purdue University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology will host Weed Science Field Day on June 26 at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center.

It has been almost a month since we finished planting corn and soybeans, and now we are praying for a measurable rainfall and sunny days to stimulate growth.

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final herbicide and insecticide strategies now in place, those guidelines will now be used on labels for both new products and those due for re-registration.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently released its long-awaited final Insecticide Strategy identifying protections for federally endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides, while providing flexibility for pesticide users and farmers.

These students have been selected district winners for the Star in Agriscience award after an extensive process of evaluating the students and their record books.

A report questioning farmers’ use of crop protection tools drew concerns the federal government could take a position to restrict access to agricultural inputs.

Most of the crops are planted in the northern two-thirds of Illinois, but multiple bouts of heavy rains in the southern part of the state have slowed many farmers to a standstill.

The Riskedal family uses regenerative agricultural practices on their farm where they grow corn, soybeans and wheat along with feeding cattle for a freezer beef enterprise.

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is the independent voice for businesses across the state.

This is the first in a series of columns featuring conversations with state Farm Bureau presidents about current issues in agriculture.

Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular herbicide could cause cancer.

I have 100 acres of corn left to plant and maybe 80 acres of beans left. We’ve really been hitting it hard.

Planting season is quickly approaching, and much of the country is experiencing erratic weather patterns.

The Illinois Soybean Association has named six agronomic professionals to its 2025 IL Soy Envoy class.

To paraphrase Forrest Gump, spring is like a box of chocolate — you never know what you’re going to get.

Changes are happening on the labels of herbicide products that may impact the way farmers spray their crops.

Crop protection tools — including widely popular glyphosate-based herbicides — are critical for weed control and providing an ample and affordable food supply. That is the prevailing sentiment in a survey from the Modern Ag Alliance.

The farming community has shifted toward planting soybeans earlier than traditionally recommended.

Seed selection remains one of the most critical decisions a grower can make. The right seed, on the right acre, at the right rate, planted at the right time sets the foundation for yield potential and defense against weeds, pests and diseases.

Micronutrients, pet peeves, social media and common-sense agronomy were just a few of the topics at the Illinois Soybean Association Field Advisor Forum panel discussion.

Cattlemen have several options to control brush or woody plants in pastures.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2025, prioritizing five key issues.

Among the ways to improve profitability during times of lower prices and high input costs is to implement the 5% rule.

It’s common knowledge that weeds impact cash crop yields, but they can also impact farmland values.