As harvest wraps up in parts of Illinois, many farmers are increasing fall wheat planting to take advantage of higher prices. Also making news this week: the window is closing for pig…
The week in agricultural and rural news was led with the announcement that the state has assigned funding from the CARES Act to agricultural relief from COVID-19 related business slowdowns….
Farmers worried about finding markets for their corn and corn byproducts are breathing a little easier this week, now that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement has been ratified —…
SPRINGFIELD — Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan said Dec. 17 that interest in the newly legalized hemp industry continues to build, but more work needs to…
This week in farm and rural news: the Illinois Farm Bureau has issued a new action report that addresses COVID-19 challenges to agriculture; we will summarize them. Also this week:…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup features the latest salvo from agriculture over the dicamba ban controversy — this week in the form of an amicus brief from Illinois farm…
This is Grain Bin Safety Week in the United States, and the new movie “Silo” takes safety awareness to a personal level for some Illinois families. We have information on an upcoming…
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