Rain Slows Harvest but Helps Cover Crops
October 15, 2026
Frequent rain in September and into October has played a big role in the slowed start to the harvest season. However, Warren County farmer John Strickler says the abundance of
Now that cooler temperatures have arrived, along with shorter days, we’re starting to see leaves change color. In the next few weeks, we can look forward to our landscapes being
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is launching the eighth year of its Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. Participants can enter and validate their information during a pre-enrollment period starting
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) is helping teachers bring agriculture to life for students across the state through IAA foundation grants, which support hands-on lessons, teacher resources and agricultural
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $17 million in funding to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to expand the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation