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Understanding Aerial Application: A Comprehensi...

What aerial application is, why growers choose it, how it works, the safety and environmental rules that govern it, and when in the season it pays off most.

Unlocking the Potential of Precision Agricultur...

GPS, sensors and data analytics applied to Illinois fields — better crop management, water conservation, automation, and the investment hurdle standing in the way.

Revolutionizing Farming: The Role of Drones in ...

How drones changed crop monitoring and resource management, what precision agriculture actually delivers, and the regulatory hurdles still in the way.

Precision Agriculture in Illinois: Technology, ...

Drones, satellite imagery and IoT soil sensors on Illinois ground — higher yields, lower input costs, less runoff, and the learning curve that comes with it.

Expert Insights: Increasing Farm Profitability ...

Five levers for Illinois farm profitability — advanced technology, sustainable practices, diversification, financial support programs, and staying networked.

What Yield Advantages Does Fungicide on Corn Pr...

Fungicide on corn averages mid-single-digit bushel gains — but that average hides everything. Where disease is present the response nearly doubles; where it isn't, it can be near zero. The...