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More corn acres projected in 2022

12/6/2021

Illinois economist suggests U.S. farmers could plant 96 million acres of corn next year.

Marketing Insights

12/6/2021

The 2021 corn crop market isn’t offering much incentive to continue storing the crop.

Cash Strategist 12/8/21

12/6/2021

Supply Chain Worries Continue

Farm Financial Records Benefits webinar

12/4/2021

Keeping good farm records is work! But the benefits are enormous and can make the farm more profitable and resilient!

First Dicamba-Resistant Waterhemp Confirmed in Illinois Farmer's Field

11/30/2021

A team of University of Illinois weed scientists confirm they have identified the first dicamba-resistant population of waterhemp.

Fertilizer: Risk of “Spring Scramble” for Supplies

11/30/2021

Last week, Reuters writer Rod Nickel reported that, “A global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer is driving prices to record levels, prompting North America’s farmers to delay purchases and raising the risk of a spring scramble to apply the crop nutrient before planting season.

"Take Root" Farm Continuation Workshops: Virtual-Only Session

11/30/2021

The Take Root program consists of two 3-hour workshops set up to accommodate busy farm schedules.

"Take Root" Farm Continuation Workshops: Cerro Gordo County

11/30/2021

The Take Root program consists of two 3-hour workshops set up to accommodate busy farm schedules.

"Take Root" Farm Continuation Workshops: Carroll County

11/30/2021

The Take Root program consists of two 3-hour workshops set up to accommodate busy farm schedules.

"Take Root" Farm Continuation Workshops: Washington County

11/30/2021

The Take Root program consists of two 3-hour workshops set up to accommodate busy farm schedules.