In this week’s report, we have results from Illinois’ yearly crop production and grain stocks reports, along with news about ongoing farmer-led volunteer relief efforts in tornado-ravaged…
New year, new tech: John Deere has announced the world’s first fully autonomous tractor system will be available to farmers later this year. Also in the news: the farm bureau is asking…
Shoppers and diners might see some relief from food price inflation in 2022 after absorbing steep price increases the past year. But prices for many items likely won’t go down any…
A farmer supplier describes Market Wagon as DoorDash for farm products. The company’s CEO and co-founder explains his idea as an online farmers market that delivers to shoppers’…
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000…
For our first column of 2022, we look at some of the top issues facing Illinois farmers in the new year. We also have a look back at the amazing contributions of Illinois pork producers…
Geneva’s Wine, Cheese and ...
Geneva’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser will be raising a glass virtually ...
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Winter in Illinois means bald eagles looking for winter homes throughout along ...
New 464 area code ...
Starting on Friday, Jan. 21, customers in the 708 area code overlay ...
COVID-19 cases drop in ...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday, Jan. 21 reported ...
