Even with some April showers passing through, many parts of the Midwest are still facing dry conditions during spring planting. This could impact weed control efforts.
The Rosemary Loveless Centennial Farm has had the same family of ownership for 118 years.
Growing up on a farm in Hermann, Missouri, Darlene Aubuchon had plenty to do outside to keep her busy, but she did pick up some cooking skills along the way.
Sixteen counties in western Illinois are part of the lore of “The Republic of Forgottonia,” created in the late 1960s in the heart of the “Republic,” Macomb, Illinois.
It’s springtime on the Gibson Farm, and Jeff Gibson was reflecting on the planting progress so far. Spring has been bringing hope for the year ahead for more than a century for his family.
Timing is everything when it comes to producing quality hay.
The April USDA Cattle on Feed report, released April 19, showed an increase in cattle in feedlots, as expected. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says the increase was slightly less than the average projection coming into the report.
Brad Weger is a third-generation farmer who lives in Robinson in Crawford County. His family operates a conventional-till row-crop farm growing corn and soybeans.
Brad Weger is a third-generation farmer who lives in Robinson in Crawford County. He studied ag business at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana, before returning to the family farm full-time in 2010. His family operates a conventional-till row-crop farm growing corn and soybeans. Brad…
The April USDA Cattle on Feed report, released April 19, showed an increase in cattle in feedlots, as expected. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says the increase was slightly less than the average projection coming into the report.
The grain markets continue to be more concerned about geopolitical issues than the planting forecast, but there are pitfalls in both arenas, said Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities in Des Moines.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — New legislation was filed this past week that would create a state regulatory framework for carbon capture, pipeline and storage projects in Illinois.
Spring is here and Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)® team is excited to celebrate our 60th year of providing unbiased agronomic research to help farmers succeed. Check out the latest episode of The DIG as the guys breakdown some of our most exciting and innovative studies for this year.
Luke Burling farms east of Carthage, growing corn, soybeans and hay alongside a cow/calf operation. The farm also consists of his dad and uncle. He and his wife Kortney have four children, Annie, 11, Brooks, 8, Ry, 3, and Ronnie, 10 months.
Matt Herman is originally from Olney but currently lives in Mt. Carmel. He is the owner of Herman Ag Services with an aerial drone mapping and application business partnership with Beck’s Hybrids seed dealership. He is heavily involved with the family farm and conducts various on-farm resear…
Marty Marr farms near New Berlin with his wife Sheila and two sons, Martin Jr. and Evan, raising corn, soybeans, hay and cattle. They also do some commercial hauling of various commodities. In recent years Marr served as a director in the Illinois Corn Growers Association and was president o…
Art Bunting farms in northern Livingston and southern Grundy counties with his two brothers, Lee and Don. They grow mostly corn and beans with some wheat and a few cows on some pasture ground. He serves on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.
Luke Burling farms east of Carthage, growing corn, soybeans and hay alongside a cow/calf operation. The farm also consists of his dad and uncle. He and his wife Kortney have four children, Annie, 11, Brooks, 8, Ry, 3, and Ronnie, 10 months. Burling helps coach the Illini West Charger basebal…
Ross Albert and his wife Kathleen are first-generation farmers and landowners. He has a passion for all things farmland. He has been licensed in Illinois as a real estate broker since 2013. He has had roles in agronomic, commodity and farm finance consulting. The couple and their four childr…
Kyle Dionne works at a large-scale mixed vegetable operation in McHenry County. He also owns his own small-scale mixed vegetable organic farm with his wife, Rebecca, and the couple runs a seed business in Marengo. “Any time not spent at work or the farm I enjoy spending time with my family. …
John Hopkins, a second-generation farmer, farms with his dad, Lyle Hopkins, and brother-in-law, Justin Rahn, in Ogle County. They grow corn, soybeans and alfalfa, and raise beef cows and feeder cattle near Polo. They are trying more cover crops these days. Hopkins’ sister Ellen (Hopkins) Rah…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
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TROY, Mo. — Farmers, it’s time to put away the pocket protector.
Philippians 4:12 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”
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