Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford noted in his weekly weather update that though February may have gone out like a lamb, don’t expect the mild weather to continue. We’ve also…
This week’s farm and rural news headlines include Illinois counties receiving a broadband boost, the new hemp production survey, new regulations affecting dicamba applications and…
Carbon capture and sequestration is the latest hot-button topic in Illinois agriculture, and we have an update on where it’s going. Also, this week: more on biofuels, Mexico’s biotech…
Barge traffic is getting back to normal on the lower Mississippi River for what’s typically a slower time of the year anyway. “The water levels are back up to normal south of Cairo…
Warning that billions of dollars in bilateral trade are at risk, the top two U.S. ag trade officials formally rejected a revised proposal from the Mexican government to ban U.S. imports…
This week we introduce new leadership within the Illinois Pork Producers Association and take a look at the possibility of record beef prices in 2023. Please plow ahead … Leman…
The shortage of truck drivers eased slightly across the nation last year compared to 2021. But the workforce shortage remains a top concern of the transportation sector for 2023, according…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup is led with a report on the Biden administration’s recent rejection of Mexico’s biotech corn compromise, and a study on how food prices…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
