Slow economic growth around the globe is putting pressure on farmers in the United States. Todd Gleason files this report on the credit crunch and its impact on commodity prices.

The ag economist at the University of Illinois say corn producers have to go on the defensive. Todd Gleason files this report on the value of corn to end users and how farmers can use those numbers to calculate good sales opportunities.

The ag economist at the University of Illinois say corn producers have to go on the defensive. Todd Gleason files this report on the value of corn to end users and how farmers can use those numbers to calculate good sales opportunities.

In the United States, an estimated 24 million pounds of horseradish roots are ground and processed annually to produce approximately 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish. It makes the US the number one producer of horseradish around the planet, and as you'll hear Illinois is far and away the top producer of the hot crop.

The wine industry in Illinois is beginning to mature. As Todd Gleason reports it is becoming more than simple agro-tourism. The Illinois wine makers, with a little time, are becoming masters of their craft.

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Some argue new money coming into and out of the commodity markets from index funds has overwhelmed the system. Todd Gleason files this report from the University of Illinois on why that cannot be the case. 

Three federal crop insurance policies for soybeans are set to make a pay out. As Todd Gleason reports, while the final numbers won't be in place until the end of October, early estimates suggests holders of GRIP, CRC, and RA policies can expect to see a check in the mail.

Illinois is the number one producer of pumpkins in the nation. Todd Gleason has more on this fall delight.

Fall is a great time for farmers to test for the Soybean Cyst Nematode. That's because, as Todd Gleason reports, the information provided can help them better manage this unseen yield robber next season.

There is a tool farmers can use to compare delivery points…one elevator against another. Todd Gleason has more on the University of Illinois' Grain Delivery Model Spreadsheet.

Farmers in Illinois should have a plan in place before starting to fertilize this fall for next year's crop. As Todd Gleason reports from the University of Illinois soil testing is the first step in putting a comprehensive and economical plan together.