Illinois farmers share what they're seeing and hearing throughout the state while U of I weed expert tries to sort out fact from fiction.
Mixing it up: Dicamba adds to crop-protection complexities
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RFD Illinois
Crop insurance highlights AFBF farm bill priorities
Farm economy, current weather illustrate the importance of a safety net.
U of I vet lab serving clients, state and teaching students in new role
Animal diagnostics takes up about 75 percent of lab staff's time, while teaching and research make up the remainder.
IFB Young Leaders tour Canada, a key trading partner
Farmers hope to work with their north-of-the-border counterparts once NAFTA renegotiations begin.
U of I scientists seeking genetic keys to photosynthesis
Researchers hope to increase yield in food crops by expanding the plant's leaf area.
New law to require many truckers to switch to electronic logs
Regulation scheduled to take effect later this year, but exemptions exist for most farmers.
Scattered rain provides spotty relief
Parts of Illinois could use more moisture; other states in worse shape.
Irrigation on the rise on Illinois farms
Ensuring the availability of timely moisture enough for some farmers to make the investment.
WANTED LIST: Officials ask farmers to watch for feral hogs
No populations currently exist in Illinois, but contact IDNR or USDA if you suspect they're coming back.
AFBF vice president testifies on tax reform
VanderWal advocates for immediate expensing, interest deductions and repealing the estate tax.