In a season with so many curveballs already thrown at you, better weed control starts with these three strikes.
RFD Illinois
Planting window finally reopens
With the help of warm, dry weather, corn planting nearly finished while winter wheat harvest begins.
Large oil supply could cap fuel price increases
Gas price projected to rise 19 cents per gallon this year; diesel could jump 34 cents.
E15 goes on summer vacation
U.S. EPA restrictions 'handcuff' fuel retailers; corn, ethanol groups demand change.
Cool, drier weather predicted this month
National Weather Service's June outlook calls for an increased chance of below-normal temperatures in Illinois and dry conditions the next two weeks.
Dairy farmers face milk surplus, tight margins
Low feed prices, which make up roughly three-quarters of production costs, encourage U.S. farmers to increase production.
June Dairy Month activities planned around Illinois
Plenty of ways to take part in dairy month beyond consuming your favorite dairy product.
Wet planting season just the beginning?
Higher hurricane probability could add a stormy ending to a growing season already plagued by a soggy beginning.
Will slow start, spike in replants sap yield potential?
Drastic action not required - yet, experts say.
Barn bells ringing this wedding season
Popular as event spaces with people both in and out of agriculture, barns can bring additional revenue to farms.