A busy week of farm and rural news was topped by farm bureau-supported federal tax legislation passing the U.S. House of Representatives. We also have current news concerning winter…
This week’s roundup of news and views for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers is led by a court ruling requiring some livestock and poultry producers to notify public agencies if…
In this week’s news roundup for farmers and rural dwellers: though harvest seems to be wrapping up everywhere you look, this year’s progress still lags behind state norms, according…
The 2017 harvest is well underway or winding up across Illinois, and we have highlights from the latest USDA audio crop progress report for the state. Also this week: a look an Illinois…
In this week’s column we have highlights from Illinois Pork’s recent legislative trip to Washington D.C., straight from the association’s president. Also: Important changes are…
President Donald J. Trump completed his promised realignment of USDA rural services last week when he announced a full slate of rural development state director appointments. We have…
The U.S. EPA directed states to develop training guidelines for dicamba applications in 2018, including requiring training certification. How will the new guidelines affect Illinois…
Illinois has been spared the damage, grief and expense associated with the four major hurricanes that have touched the U.S. mainland in the past two months, but that doesn’t mean…
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 ...
