University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Corn and soybeans (University of Illinois Extension)
Corn, Crops, research, Soybeans

Corn after soy: New study quantifies rotation benefits and trade-offs

While the majority of Midwestern farmers rotate corn and soybeans, commodity prices and corn yield advantages compel some to plant corn year after year. Read More

A miniature goldendoodle dog staying cool on a hot summer day. (iStock │ #2187715472 - nycshooter)
Animal Health, Home and Family

Keep animals safe and healthy during excessive heat

Hand holding water in pond (Photo: iStock - lovelyday12)
Water

Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients



A farmer plants soybeans into a cover crop stand of cereal. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)

Collaboration to explore impact of cover crops