Environmental

Apr. 18, 2026

Illinois Farmer Boosts No-Till Yields with Gypsum

Ken Curtis shares how broadcasting gypsum has improved nutrient uptake and reduced erosion on his 2,000-acre no-till operation.

Apr. 18, 2026

Farmers Explore Carbon Sequestration Opportunities

Potential cash incentives and environmental concerns drive interest in carbon storage and trading

Apr. 18, 2026

Young Farmer Embraces Conservation Ag to Boost Yields

Cover crop seeder and residue management tool deliver ROI for Illinois family farm

Apr. 18, 2026

Illinois No-Till Farmer Experiments with Keeton Seed Firmers

Larry Tombaugh uses a 'living laboratory' to boost soil health and yields.

Apr. 18, 2026

Soil Biologist Shares Secrets to Building Productive Farmland

Jill Clapperton discusses how to regenerate and maintain healthy soil structure through increased plant diversity and livestock integration.

Apr. 18, 2026

Dicamba Herbicide Faces Uncertain Future Amid Regulatory Battles

Glyphosate's dominance in no-till weed control is threatened by potential bans and new restrictions on dicamba.

Apr. 18, 2026

Organic Matter Key to Soil Health, Crop Yields

Agronomist explains how no-tillers can boost organic matter levels for better nutrient availability.

Apr. 18, 2026

Precision Spraying Innovations Boost Yields and Soil Health

New technologies help growers fine-tune applications as next-gen herbicides and resistant crops hit the market.

Apr. 15, 2026

Artist's Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago Calls for Climate Action

Ana Teresa Fernández's 'Under Pressure' uses art, mirrors, and community to raise awareness about environmental threats