While we were still reeling from the news of Illinois Agriculture Director John Sullivan’s sudden resignation, a lot happened in the world of agriculture last week. For instance:…
It’s official: the release of the 2019 USDA Illinois Crop Production Summary confirmed massive harvest losses for corn and soybeans, and we have the data. Did Illinois retain production…
SPRINGFIELD – The state’s agriculture director resigned last weekend at the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to disclose contents of a 2012 email that pointed to the possible…
As we begin the new year and the third decade of the 21st century, perhaps the most crucial hurdle facing agriculture remains soil, water and air conservation. With the past decade…
In this Christmas stocking edition of your weekly news roundup for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers, the possibility for stronger corn prices in 2020 nudged higher in December based…
This week’s farm and rural news report focuses on good news for farmers — advancement of the USMCA trade pact. Now it is up to the House and Senate to finalize the deal and move…
