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Discovering America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit in Rural Illinois

Innovation in ag is a staple of the region

By Hayden Lessiter posted on July 28, 2026

"I recently took a business trip through Illinois and discovered some things about the ag industry and our nation's history along the way."

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What Methods Are Farmers Using to Seed Cover Crops?

In a recent poll, growers shared insight into the equipment and methods they find most effective for seeding cover crops

By Mackane Vogel posted on May 29, 2026 | Posted in Seeding Practices

In a recent poll, growers shared insight into the equipment and methods they find most effective for seeding cover crops.

Squid Juice, AI & Optimism: Noteworthy Nuggets from National Farm Machinery Show

By Noah Newman posted on February 13, 2026 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions, Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Here are some of the top things we saw — and heard — at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Jan. 9, 2026

By Mackane Vogel posted on January 9, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

Balancing What's Best for Cover Crop Seeding & Nitrogen Application
Diving Deep into Cover Crops
Cover Crops Work Wonders in Vineyard Situations
‘5 Things Working at the Bank Taught me About Farmers’
New Technology Helps Deere Dealer’s Customers Boost Savings

Electric Weed Control Shows Promise for No-Till Organic Cover Crops

October 10, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Washington State University

In recent years, researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have been exploring the potential of Electric Weed Control (EWC) in perennial organic systems like blueberry and hazelnut production.

Precision Ag Provides Major Payoff for Growers: Study

By John Dobberstein posted on September 9, 2025 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

An updated study from ag industry stakeholders provides quantifiable evidence of how farmers using precision ag technologies are achieving significant gains in productivity, input efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Top Innovations Revealed at the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur

September 3, 2025 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

The 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., was filled with a variety of new products and innovations in the world of agriculture. Here are the most exciting things announced and revealed at the show.

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John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool

August 4, 2025 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

John Deere announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair, and protect their equipment.

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with Cover Crops

Northeast Ohio no-tiller cuts costs, boosts yields and improves soil health in 5 years.

By Noah Newman posted on July 15, 2025 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Kris Green's light bulb moment with cover crops came in 2016 at a local field day hosted by longtime northeast Ohio no-tiller Dale Daniels.

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John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting

May 23, 2025 | Posted in Termination

Drones equipped with Sentera technology fly over fields at high speeds and generate high-resolution images. These images are processed with Sentera’s FieldAgent application to identify the exact location of specific weeds and generate a weed map.