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KU Coordinators Talk Illinois Win, Look Ahead to Nevada

Tuesday, September 12 by News Room

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com Kansas football will look to start the season 3-0 for the second consecutive year on Saturday night as the Jayhawks travel west to take on the Nevada Wolfpack. If KU is able to emerge from Reno, Nevada with a victory,... Read More.

Kansas Moves to 2-0 with 34-23 Win Against Illinois

Saturday, September 9 by News Room

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – On the strength of 539 yards of total offense and an electric performance from junior quarterback Jalen Daniels, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Illinois, 34-23 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday night. BOX SCORE A crowd of 45,089... Read More.

Kansas Takes on Illinois Friday Night in Primetime on ESPN2

Tuesday, September 5 by News Room

LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com)– Playing in its second Friday night game in consecutive weeks, Kansas will take on Illinois on Friday, Sept. 8 inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for a primetime matchup under the lights on ESPN2. Kickoff is slated for 6:37 p.m.... Read More.

Kansas to Travel to Illinois for Charity Game Benefiting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

Monday, August 21 by News Room

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas men’s basketball will travel to the University of Illinois and partner with the Fighting Illini in a charity exhibition game set for Oct. 29 at State Farm Center, with proceeds from the game being donated to the Hawai’i Community... Read More.

Rains help boost Illinois crop conditions

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

Scattered rains across Illinois have improved overall crop conditions. The USDA reports as of Sunday Illinois corn is rated 58% good to excellent, up 9 percentage points on the week and soybeans are also rated 58% good to excellent, up 12 points. Northwest Illinois farmer... Read More.

Farmer says southern Illinois specialty crop conditions are mixed

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

A southern Illinois farmer says specialty crop conditions are a mixed bag this season. Steve Borcherding grows sweet corn, peaches, and strawberries with his wife Karen in Iuka. He tells Brownfield an early summer drought challenged their sweet corn. “But with some timely irrigation... Read More.

Heavy rains flood southern Illinois fields, farmer says crop conditions vary

Friday, August 4 by Brownfield Ag News

Weather woes have gone from one extreme to the other for a southern Illinois corn and soybean grower. Steve Borcherding of Iuka in Marion County tells Brownfield they had a dry start to the summer and a week ago they were still in need... Read More.

Southern Illinois agronomist watching late season diseases

Thursday, August 3 by Brownfield Ag News

Late season disease pressure is top of mind for corn and soybean growers in southeastern Illinois. DEKALB/Asgrow Technical Agronomist Josh Tooley says following drought stress and recent rains corn growers are watching for some of the usual disease suspects. “ We are seeing southern... Read More.

USDA authorizes emergency grazing and haying of CRP acres for some Illinois counties

Thursday, August 3 by Brownfield Ag News

More than 80 counties in Illinois have been authorized to use Conservation Reserve Program acres for emergency haying and grazing for the remainder of fiscal year 2023. Illinois Beef Association executive vice president Josh St. Peters says the first thing cattle producers should... Read More.

Illinois farmer concerned heat wave will further stress crops

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

A central Illinois farmer says corn and soybeans are at a critical stage as excessive heat lingers in the Midwest. Ron Kindred of Atlanta tells Brownfield the longer it goes on, the bigger impact it will have on yield. “I’m afraid that our... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Association elects new farmer leaders

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

The Illinois Soybean Association elected new farmer leaders during their annual meeting this week. Ron Kindred of Atlanta was elected Chairman. He has served the association for 13 years including terms as vice president, secretary and legislative chairman. He has also represented Illinois as... Read More.

Red Crown Rot spreading in Illinois soybeans

Wednesday, July 26 by Brownfield Ag News

A fairly new disease called Red Crown Rot is spreading in Illinois soybeans this season. Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield the disease appeared in western Illinois in 2017 but is proving more aggressive this season with confirmed cases in central... Read More.

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