Farmers still have a month before yield starts to suffer, according to historic data.
Plenty of time to get corn in, says U of I's Hubbs
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RFD Illinois
Challenge accepted: Junior high students take on nationwide experiment
The class activity was part of the Purple Plow Challenge, sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation's Foundation for Agriculture and supported by DuPont Pioneer.
Action request issued on tax reform
Action request ends Friday.
Farmer input sought for annual cover crop survey
Responses expected to reflect changes.
Planting season begins in between raindrops
Corn planting as of the first of last week was just 1 percent complete in Illinois, slightly behind the five-year average of 5 percent, NASS reported.
Illinois FFA's new career contest focuses on teaching
Goal to tackle ag teacher deficit.
Options help cover crop farmers handle #plant17 conditions
Without a chance to spray during March, some farmers face greater pressure to clear fields.
Your weeds are waiting
Three weed-management tips to remember now that #plant17 has begun in many parts of Illinois.
Solar companies seeking land in Illinois
Farmers continue to receive offers; IFB lawyer advises them to examine fine print closely.
Know the rules to prevent distracted driving
State hands-free calling rules also apply to farm equipment on roads.