Harvest is well underway across the state, with record yields projected for both corn and soybean. Many farmers are also gearing up to plant their winter cover crops. In recent...
German cockroaches are one of the most problematic insect pests to manage. They typically infest apartment buildings and multifamily homes, which can provide refuges for the population to recover after treatments. Population recovery usually happens quickly as roaches can have up to 6 generations...
This blog post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the adoption of conservation practices in agriculture by farmland owners and tenant farmers. The first post studied the current landscape of farmland...
In recent years, the agricultural sector has seen a growing emphasis on conservation practices aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. These practices, which include cover cropping, reduced tillage, and integrated pest management, are designed to enhance soil health,...
This post is the second of a two-part blog series analyzing the impact of expiring federal tax provisions on farm businesses and households in central Illinois. Part one explored the current financial characteristics of farms across the United States and in Illinois and further examined the impact...
Infestations of the domestic turf pest, annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), Listronotus maculicollis, have officially been identified in Northern Illinois. Historically, this insect has been a pest in highly managed turf in Mid-Atlantic states and has recently been infesting new states...
Navigating the complexities of federal taxes can be challenging for farmers in Central Illinois. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 significantly changed federal taxes for individuals and estates. While many provisions of the TCJA were made...
As the spray season is winding down for many Illinois pesticide applicators, the training and testing season has also slowed way down for The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA). The month of September is the perfect...
This is the second post in a blog series regarding the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and its impact on the federal government’s ability to enact regulations. Part one of this blog covers the background of Chevron deference and the...
