The old saying “rain makes grain” may hold true in many instances; however, excessive precipitation amounts again this year, early in the growing season, has caused extensive crop loss in some areas ...
In the national agriculture news, we continue to hear about the excellent crop conditions in many portions of the Corn Belt and Plains states, with the potential for record corn and soybean yields. In ...
SIDNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — This time of year in Central Illinois is when you can see the corn and beans growing tall. Another crop that isn’t in the spotlight — right now at least — has also been doing ...
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. A portion of the reporting in Alexander County is supported by funding from the Pulitzer ...
As Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts set out on the first day of the tour this year, they found crops with adequate moisture in South Dakota, but Ohio crops starting to struggle from too little rain.
Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...