Hands-on project helps sprout classroom interest in bees and other pollinators.
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'We're starting to run out of time'
With planting stalled, farmers hope for better conditions.
Rain doesn't seem to be bothering early crop pests
Illinois Natural History Survey seeing 'big flights' of cutworm moth and armyworm moth.
Looking to agriculture's future on Illinois campuses
State's four ag colleges tackle recruiting challenges in their own ways.
River flood threats continue
The Mississippi River could crest this weekend, the Ohio middle of next week.
Farmers start submitting replant claims; more expected
COUNTRY crop claims manager encourages farmers to submit claims early for fields affected by weather.
Bankers survey: Fewer farmers will profit this year
Portion of profitable producers could slip to 54 percent this year, from 60 percent last year, lenders predict.
Storms damage U.S. wheat crop; market reacts
Snowfall in Kansas, the biggest wheat-producing state, causes freeze damage, broken stems, lodging.
Means testing debate could continue with next farm bill
Other congressmen rebuff calls to restrict crop insurance based on farm income level.
Heavy rains douse fieldwork activity; replants required
April was second-wettest on record.
