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