Corn and Soybean Crops at Mid-season, 2019
The 2019 Illinois corn crop reached 50% planted during the first week of June, more than a month later than…
Federal Reserve-Observations on the Ag Economy-July 2019
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its July 2019 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by…
China Plans Purchase of U.S. Farm Products, According to Reports
Since U.S., China trade negotiations resumed late last month, conflicting perspectives have emerged with respect to China’s promise to purchase large amounts of U.S.…
Feedback From The Field-July 22, 2019
How are your crops faring this year? What are your early hopes for yields? We’re asking growers about what’s really…
Mild Temps Help Midsummer Fruit Crops
After weather extremes brought a rocky start to the season, the early summer’s mild afternoons have been a boon to…
Grants help rural businesses lower energy costs
USDA has $400M+ available for renewable energy, energy efficiency loan guarantees Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel…
Foliar Corn Diseases and Beetles on the Move
Bad news, crop scouts. As the heat and humidity cranks upward, crop experts are urging growers to walk corn and…
USDA Reports Review
For Corn, ‘Where She Closes Is Where She Goeses?’ The USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) for July…
Helping wheat, corn producers target fertilizer needs
Project aims to help farmers save on fertilizer costs while also increase their yields A few years ago, Agricultural Research…
Watch out for ‘flash drought,’ other crop concerns
Hot, dry weather when corn is starting to tassel and pollinate creates crop stress. At the start of this week,…











