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…
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…
In this week’s peek between the rows we have more about the expected spike in fertilizer prices, along with info on what one Illinois pig farmer did with his stimulus money to benefit…
I n this week’s column, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos reiterated her support for renewable fuels at last week’s National Ethanol Conference, promising to reintroduce her Next Generation…
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…
This week we take a brief look at a new bill that would benefit small farm and food production, along with a deeper dive into what farm purchases are exempt from sales tax, courtesy…
Cook County releases 2022 ...
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Woodford County youth receives ...
The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded at the Illinois ...
McLean County youths receive ...
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