In this week’s farm and rural news roundup, we’ll talk about agricultural politics, finances and university research as farmers begin their 2022 harvest. Please plow ahead … …
Agriculture education supporters learned a youth organization helps students learn about agricultural careers even if their school doesn’t offer ag classes. Ebony Webber, CEO of National…
A busy week in Illinois agriculture was highlighted by increased funding for farm conservation programs, a waiver on highly combustible fuels in response to a refinery fire, and preparation…
David Nayak bought a Grundy County farm in October with a goal to impact lives and fight hunger. On July 28, the Chicago physician delivered fresh sweet corn to two food banks. “I…
This week, we have a report on Illinois’ expected corn and (record) soybean harvest, an update on the meteoric rise in Illinois farmland values, news about upgrades coming to rural…
With combines rolling in southern and central Illinois, the 2022 harvest is finally upon us. Fittingly, it is also National Farm Safety Week. We have info on harvest expectations and…
The big news of the week: Crop tours are revealing that the 2022 corn harvest may not be as robust as the USDA has projected. For more information and other happenings in the farm world,…
This week’s column offers a bushel basket of news from Agriculture Day, Tuesday, August 16, at the Illinois State Fair. The day began at 8:30 am with the annual Ag Breakfast in the…
Pritzker signs executive order responding ...SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring ...
Democratic primary in 9th Congressional ...The ever-growing candidate field for Illinois' 9th Congressional Democratic primary isn’t a ...
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Chicago West Side workforce development ...As Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, the new workforce development and social ...
