Feedback on COVID-19 Impacts Requested from Farmers and Agribusiness
“A ripple effect is a situation in which, like ripples expanding across the water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state...
Farmers, have you checked your stored grain lately?
Stored grain should be kept at or near 35°F according to the experts. But over the past month in Central Illinois, the average daily temperature has...
Since most of the farmers in my area are deep into harvest season, I thought it might be a good time to touch on the topic of farm or agricultural...
News Releases
Automated agricultural machinery requires new approaches to ensuring safety
URBANA, Ill. — From self-driving tractors to weeding robots and AI-powered data collection, automated machinery is revolutionizing agricultural production. While these technological advancements can greatly improve productivity, they also raise new questions about safety measures and regulations...
FAA requirements for farmers operating a drone
Disclaimer – The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal advice. Contact your legal advisor and the FAA for more information.
Flying a drone can be fun and exciting, however, for safety reasons, many rules need to be followed. The...
In-person private and commercial pesticide applicator testing scheduled at local Extension offices
Paris, Ill. - Pesticide safety training is critical for all who work with pesticides, none more so than certified applicants and operators. A pesticide use license is required for anyone using Restricted Use pesticides or anyone applying a pesticide (Restricted Use or General Use) in the course...
What is driving the high suicide rate among farmers?
URBANA, Ill. — Josie Rudolphi is a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign whose research examined suicide among farmers and ranchers, as...
