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USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production

— August 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17 percent smaller than last year’s crop, while soybean production could fall as much as 21 percent, the U.S….

It’s the worst of times for Sycamore, county farmers
— June 26, 2019

This spring has featured one of the worst planting seasons in memory for farmers around Sycamore and throughout DeKalb County. “It’s been terrible,” said Mark Tuttle, president…
Annual breakfast to celebrate McLean County agriculture
— February 28, 2019

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate and show support for agriculture education and the advancement of the local agriculture community during the Chamber’s Agriculture…
Illinois agriculture groups call for trade, not tariffs
— June 20, 2018

Farm associations from the state of Illinois joined with national farm groups last week to stand behind the hashtag #TradeNotTariffs, a platform launched by the American Soybean Association…
As global warming evidence mounts, Illinois farmers adapt to changes
— August 25, 2017

A new federal climate report says the world is already feeling the effects of climate change, with 15 of the last 16 years boasting the highest average atmospheric temperatures in modern…

Illinois hemp farmers leverage high risk for high profit potential
— June 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Trent Lawrence had a rude awakening earlier this week. Overnight, mice had gotten into the greenhouse on his farm and eaten several dozen trays of seedlings he was planning…
Farm bill expiration has wide repercussions; Congress fails to renew 2014 act
— October 13, 2018

The 2014 Farm Bill expired Oct. 1 without replacement or extension, despite months-long efforts between the House and Senate agriculture committees to agree to a conference version…
Harvests start to come in despite late start to season, recent rains
— October 19, 2017

Recent rainy weather has replaced a long period of dry conditions, leaving farmers in the region playing a waiting game on when to harvest the rest of their crops. Area farm bureaus…