RFD Illinois

Repeat plantings of the oilseed isn't ideal but also isn't likely to significantly impact yield, says U of I's Nafziger.

Harris uses the opportunity to learn about urban agricultural initiatives and some of the agricultural issues being discussed in Springfield, such as the Livestock Management Facilities Act, genetically modified organisms and animal care.

Efforts help share the importance of agriculture with the community.

The state's ongoing budget impasse colored much of the discussion and set a solemn tone.

Report: The inventory of all hogs and pigs as of March 1 totaled a record 70.9 million head, up 4 percent from a year ago.

"This could be the year that doing what worked last year might not be the best plan of attack to terminate cover crops and establish the best corn or soybean crop possible," said John Pike of Pike AG LLC.

Some federal farm bills in the past have defined 'sustainable agriculture' as a system that satisfies food and fiber needs, enhances environmental quality and uses resources efficiently. See what voters think today.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association, National Pork Board and Illinois Department of Agriculture coordinated a daylong disaster drill.

IADD touts itself as "one of the smallest forms of government."

Challenges, Choices & Change: Farming in the Great Corn Belt is now open at the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington.