Marion Calmer says nutrient stratification in soil is a significant problem on his western Illinois farm — and it’s only getting worse. “I’ve been putting P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) on top of ...

The world’s first 30-row, 12" corn head is like harvesting fields with a fine-tooth comb. Marion Calmer designed the head in response to increased interest in narrow rows. “The future in corn ...

The sluggish farm economy continues to hurt the local workforce. Deere & Company plans to lay off another 120 workers from its Harvester Works in East Moline. The indefinite layoffs will take place on ...

Marion Calmer has a dream, a dream that one day agriculture will move to narrow-row corn, increasing the bushels of corn grown worldwide by 5 to 10 percent. His dream is the manifestation of other ...

NEW COLUMBIA — Penn State Extension, the PA Soybean Board, and Keystone Group Agricultural Seeds invites the public to view and discuss several Penn State Extension research trials at the Joe Anchor ...