Fixing supply chain woes a balancing act
November 23, 2021The truck driver shortage and congestion at the nation’s largest ports in California often dominate discussions about the supply chain crisis, but experts say that’s oversimplifying…
The truck driver shortage and congestion at the nation’s largest ports in California often dominate discussions about the supply chain crisis, but experts say that’s oversimplifying…
In this week’s column dedicated to Illinois farmers and rural dwellers, we have a report on reaction to Congress’ recent passage of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs…
In this week’s news digest for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers we have a report on policy issues the Illinois Farm Bureau will address during their annual meeting, along with…
This week’s report includes perspective on the rise of agricultural prices over the past year, a harvest update, and information on new programs to assist rural Illinoisans with farm…
A changing climate poses a serious threat to American farmers and the future growth of agricultural productivity. That’s one of five top-line conclusions listed in a 40-page climate…
Disaster relief aid is coming for farmers in 12 Illinois counties who experienced flooding this spring and summer, along with assistance for livestock forage losses to producers in…
SPRINGFIELD — Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes…
Two of the country’s largest collections of Native American human remains are held by museums in Illinois. To the director of one of the museums, the work to rebury those remains…
This week in ag, the fallout continues from RFK’s “Make America Healthy Again” report that recommends sweeping changes to how farmers produce food. We’ve also got info on big…
The Illinois State Fair will offer a little something for everyone this year. Fans of the fair and its food gathered at the state fairgrounds in April to celebrate the countdown of…
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is projecting state revenues to come in about a half-billion dollars below the baseline projections assumed during his February budget…
Electric customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their bills next month. The average residential customer of northern Illinois’ Commonwealth Edison will…