The state’s top rural news item from the past week was the tornadoes and high winds that crossed southern and central Illinois, leaving behind death and destruction. We have a report…
Increasing access to fresh, locally sourced food and connecting families with how it’s grown are priorities for Chicago-based companies Sugar Beet Food Co-op and Herban Produce. During…
The truck driver shortage and congestion at the nation’s largest ports in California often dominate discussions about the supply chain crisis, but experts say that’s oversimplifying…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup includes info on a meat processor shortage in Illinois, new details on $8.5 million in soil and water conservation grants for farmers, attendance…
There is a lot of farm and rural news to catch up with from the past week, including the Biden administration’s reversal on doing away with the stepped-up basis in farm inheritance….
This week’s column is entirely devoted to a wrap-up of the Illinois Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Meeting, held Dec. 4-7 at the Chicago Palmer House (and virtually). Highlights included…
In this week’s news digest for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers we have a report on policy issues the Illinois Farm Bureau will address during their annual meeting, along with…
For the week’s top agricultural and rural news for Illinoisans, please read on … Illinois delegation, ag groups disappointed with Biden’s RFS plan BLOOMINGTON — Illinois’…
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