Department has received requests for 138 million bushels worth of temporary storage.
IDOA fields jump in alternative grain storage permits
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RFD Illinois
Remember precautions with loads of grain at railroad crossings
Extra care a good idea when hauling full semi loads during harvest season.
Illinois farmers sow nearly half of wheat crop in two weeks
Recent warm, wet weather pushes emergence ahead of schedule.
Crop-protection challenges could complicate seed selection
Developers of soybeans resistant to dicamba that can knock out some glyphosate-resistant weeds think farmers using the technology could double acres in 2018. But, that was before the federal government recently tightened restrictions. Some items you may want to keep...
SIUC chancellor proposes restructuring ag, other colleges
Latour stepping down as ag dean.
Cold weather takes over this week
State climatologist says snow possible in northern Illinois, frost in other areas and chilly temperatures everywhere.
Explore on-farm energy generation as an income stream
"If you're not at the table, you're going to be part of the menu," said a participant in a Transatlantic Dialogue on generating power from farms. You don't need to go overseas to explore possible energy-related revenue opportunities here at home.
Making a difference: IFB invests money, effort in nutrient strategy
Funding enhances applied research of ag technology and practices contained in the state Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
U of I study finds grain removes less potassium, phosphorus
Numbers can vary from one year to the next and in different regions across the state, but researchers don't know why.
Rains delay harvest in north; combines roll elsewhere
Majority of wheat now in the ground.