Illinois’ climate is complex, and risk of drought is on the rise. Learn how to get ahead of the next drought and protect your crop yields.
Brynna Sentel
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ProductionSustainability
3 Steps Every Landowner Should Take if Offered a Utility Easement
5 minute readFarmers can generate profitable income streams from utility easements. Follow these three crucial steps if offered an easement to protect your land and diversify your income.
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Illinois Soybean Farmer, Stan Blunier, shares his experiences with making the on-farm transition from traditional diesel to biodiesel, and why you should consider transitioning, too.
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ProductionTechnology
Creating Smart Agriculture Data Standards for Better Productivity Outcomes
5 minute readAccess to smart agriculture data sets means farmers can gain a better understanding of their fields. Learn about the importance of ag data sharing and discover the growing initiatives to improve collaboration around data collection and management.
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New MarketsProductionSustainability
Renewable Diesel: Soy Positioned as a Low-Carbon Fuel Solution
5 minute readAs the U.S. works to reduce carbon emissions, renewable diesel from resources like soybeans are being studied as a low-carbon fuel solution. Explore key challenges the soybean industry can work through to find greater success.
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ProductionSustainability
The Recipe for Illinois Soil: 5 Factors Influencing Crop Yields
5 minute readSoils found across Illinois differ based on various environmental factors that influence their characteristics – many of which we can’t control. Learn about the different types of soil in Illinois and what an ideal soil looks like for maximum crop yields.
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While COVID-19 initially moved farmland auctions online, this format is likely to stay. Discover the pros and cons to online vs. live auctions and the most common online formats.
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ProductionTechnology
NASA Data and Agriculture: The Connection That Might Surprise You
5 minute readFor 50 years, satellite data has been used to advance agriculture. This trend shows no signs of stopping, with new uses and technologies in the works. Learn more about this surprising connection!
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Fuel and fertilizer prices are rising, labor shortages are emerging, and the supply chain is lagging. While farmers can’t control these circumstances, there are ways to manage inflation and its impact on your farm.
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These five agtech startups are enabling farmers to improve yields and productivity, fill in for supply chain gaps and more. Read on to learn how these innovative companies can enhance your farming operation.