Thanksgiving week has farmers looking ahead to their 2023 production plans, and one thing is certain: there is no certainty regarding the usage of an effective weed killer, dicamba….
As combines prepare to roll, we have a look at harvest time crop conditions and projections for Illinois. Also this week: the Peoria Ag Lab received funding for a variety of crop studies,…
Illinois farmers are invested in tackling one of agriculture’s biggest challenges — nutrient management. Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan, chairman of the Illinois Nutrient Research…
Part of a series of stories examining the nutrient loss reduction strategies and funding in Illinois Illinois has, for decades, laid out a nutrient reduction strategy aimed at…
This week we offer a report and observations from the 40th Greater Peoria Farm Show, along with a roundup of the week’s top farm and rural news stories. Please read on … Leaner…
In this week’s farm and rural news roundup: The right to repair lawsuit aimed partially at John Deere is heating up in Illinois. Also this week, we have reports on USDA urban agriculture…
Important news out of Springfield last week included a warning for poultry producers to monitor their flocks for signs of avian influenza, which has been detected in birds in Indiana,…
It’s official: Illinois was once again the national leader in soybean production and yield in 2021, and we have the details. Also in the news: Ag leaders are pleased that a crucial…
Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release ...
Former Oak Park native Heather Mack on Monday, Nov. 21 formally requested ...
Christkindlmarkets welcoming in the holiday ...
Christkindlmarket has rreturned to the Chicago area providing a memory making experience ...
Farm to Food Bank program ...
If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money ...
Find joy in holiday gift ...
Imagine owning and running the business of your dreams, and not being in ...
