Federal funding to aid turning poor farmland to conservation
For White County landowner Garry Cosgray, just looking at wildflowers and grasses and the wildlife they attract is reward enough for returning his land to conservation practices.
Illinois State Fair is victim of crisis in state’s budget
"Stunned" is how one of the eight Illinois Department of Agriculture employees described receiving layoff notices days before the Illinois State Fair opened.
USDA OKs disaster loan status for Indiana, Illinois
The USDA has approved requests from Illinois and Indiana to declare 140 counties across both states disaster areas because of flooding and excessive rain.
With sudden death syndrome (SDS) just starting to show up in a few soybean fields, it’s time for growers to start scouting for the telltale first symptoms of yellowing and defoliation of upper leaves.
Midwest farmers to be tapped to participate in NASS-led surveys
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be contacting farmers in Ohio and Indiana from mid-August to late September as part of a national survey of conservation practices.
‘Science Guy’ Nye explains changing mind about GMOs
On a recent podcast, well-known scientist Bill Nye explained how he has changed his mind about genetically modified (GMO) crops, and now believes them to be a safe and positive advancement in science.
Pesticide permit bill shows need for better WOTUS rule
The National Corn Growers Assoc. on Aug. 6 called on Congress to pass legislation withdrawing the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, in the wake of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee’s decision to advance a bill easing requirements for pesticide permit applications.
