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 ...

LYNN CENTER, Ill. — Agriculture manufacturing businesses are paying attention to the sluggish farm economy. John Deere confirmed Wednesday another 345 employees are being laid off from Waterloo ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...