A central Illinois farmer is seeing the long-term benefits of cover crops. Kris Reynolds, who farms in Montgomery County, says he’s utilized the practice for over a decade. “It was kind of a way to reduce some chemical usage, you know, suppress weeds.”  He says, “I was no tilling soybeans, but I was also doing…… Continue Reading

The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending November 28th remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current, respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next round of supply and…… Continue Reading