The 2020 harvest is going full-throttle across the state, with many available field work days due to a recent lack of precipitation on most farms. Also in the ag world this week: Though…
In May, Jenna Wheeler and her family had a big decision to make. With a barn full of show pigs and goats bound for the summer showing, and a cascade of cancellations due to coronavirus…
Illinois growers will plant a large increase of soybeans in 2021, the latest Farm Futures planting intentions survey shows. Also in this week’s farm and country news roundup,…
Industrial hemp is a new addition to Midwestern agriculture, and producers are learning while they develop practices in real time. To help, University of Illinois Extension commercial…
Effects of the Aug. 10 derecho wind storm can now be documented: USDA has lowered expectations for the 2020 corn harvest. In this week’s farm and rural news report, we will also take…
This week in farm and rural news: the Illinois Farm Bureau has issued a new action report that addresses COVID-19 challenges to agriculture; we will summarize them. Also this week:…
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Visitors to the 45th annual Cider Fest will get an opportunity to ...
State Sen. Emil Jones III ...
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal ...
Enjoy fall to its fullest ...
Fall is here, the weather is turning cooler, and it is a ...
Pumpkin harvest shows supplies should ...
Pumpkin harvest ramped up a little early this year in some parts ...
