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Quick Take: Farmer food donations, NRCS cutoff dates

Apr 09, 2020

Farmers and agribusinesses donate to food pantries amid COVID-19. NRCS announces application cutoffs for special Illinois programs.

Watch for armored scales on trees

Apr 09, 2020

Tree Talk: Armored scales is a pest that becomes active in spring. Here’s what to look for so you can protect your trees and shrubs.

Wash first, then sanitize to prevent COVID-19

Apr 07, 2020

Farms not immune to COVID-19 infection

Read fine print on power of attorney

Apr 08, 2020

Estate Plan Edge: Here are common misconceptions about powers of attorney and the best way to set one up.

Director Jerry Costello's legislative priorities

Apr 07, 2020

The new head of the Illinois Department of Agriculture brings his legislative background to bear with three priorities: LMFA, dicamba and anhydrous...

Morning Market Review for April 9, 2020

Apr 09, 2020

Grain complex strengthens as traders adjust positions ahead of this morning’s reports. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for April 9, 2020

Apr 09, 2020

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Avian influenza confirmed in South Carolina turkeys

Apr 09, 2020

NCBA, Sen. Deb Fischer call for investigation

Apr 09, 2020

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Apr 09, 2020

Senators call for FSA flexibility

Apr 09, 2020

CHS reports earnings for second quarter 2020

Apr 09, 2020

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Farm kids better prepared to self-isolate

Mar 27, 2020

Parents relax; raising your kids on the farm is helping them not only survive, but also thrive.

Do farm kids have a good work-life balance?

Feb 07, 2020

Two words to settle marriage disagreements — gun safe

Jan 24, 2020

The right way to end an argument is to admit when you're wrong, apologize and use key words.

Is it time to worry about the future of farming?

Jan 08, 2020

Crops

Seeds of the new leafhopper and drought resistant pinto bean, called TARS-LH1.

Researchers in race with leafhoppers

Apr 09, 2020

Promising new pinto bean released with increased leafhopper resistance.

Livestock

Tyson, JBS close meat processing plants

Apr 07, 2020

Workers test positive for COVID-19 at Iowa pork processing plant, several show symptoms at JBS plant in Pennsylvania.

Meat processing employees demand more protection

Apr 02, 2020

First worker tested positive for COVID-19 last week, social distancing not possible in processing plants where workers work side by side.

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'Quarancalving' and other PE activities

Apr 02, 2020

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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 3, 2020

Apr 03, 2020

DFA to acquire Dean Foods' assets, farmers dumping milk, Prospective Plantings report out and COVID-19 news.

How the corn kernel works

Apr 07, 2020

Pioneer agronomist Matt Montgomery sees kernels as "little machines." Here's the scoop on how they work and tips for protecting yield.

Tackling resistant weeds in a new way

Mar 30, 2020

A system developed in Israel targets Palmer amaranth seeds, not the plant, for longer-term results.

U.S. pork is major player in export markets

Apr 02, 2020

Hog Outlook: Total exports and the destinations for pork have shifted over three decades.

Will you deal with soil compaction left from harvest?

Apr 07, 2020

Corn Illustrated: Combines and grain carts can create deep soil compaction.

Farm orgs call for oversight of COVID aid package

Apr 08, 2020

The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment urges Congressional oversight of $24 billion in aid designed to support farmers.

Technology

Expanding farm tillage options

Apr 08, 2020

New tools from Kuhn Krause, McFarlane and Hiniker fill a range of tasks on the farm.

Sony collaborates with agriculture tech firms

Apr 06, 2020

The innovation giant has imaging tools that others will put to work in the field, including Drones Made Easy and Rantizo.

Farmer Iron

Does your farm hold a secret power source?

Mar 25, 2020

Turning methane - or biogas - into electricity is one thing, but what about powering your tractor? At least one company sees an opportunity in the...

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