Ron Kindred News Today

Legislation that has bipartisan support in the Illinois General Assembly and from diverse groups was introduced this spring and awaits votes in each chamber.

The first of three phases that move toward higher biodiesel blend sales tax exemptions was effective April 1.

Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association president talks herbicide regulations, tractor pulls and hard conversations.

The Illinois Soybean Association, together with Illinois’ other commodity and agriculture organizations, is once again calling for nominations to the Illinois 20 Under 40 Awards.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates Illinois soybean farmers raised a U.S.-leading 648.9 mi...

Things have changed. Interest rates and inflation aren’t as low as they were three or four years ago, and these conditions may stick around for a while.

Frey Family Farms of Dahlgren is the recipient of the inaugural Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. The prestigious award recognizes extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation and management of natural resources

This week Max Armstrong is back at the desk, Mike Pearson joins later. We are all in on Farm Shows and crop updates this week.

Soybean checkoff brings in new leaders, Walmart funds Precision Conservation Management, survey looks at farm stress, and LaSalle County hosts next nutrient field day.

Naperville Park District recently was accepted into membership in the B20 Club, which is a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association and the American Lung Association that recognizes Illinois organizations with a strong commitment to the use of biodiesel fuel blends of 20% or greater.