As drought conditions worsened across Illinois last week, farmers and agronomists became concerned about potential ramifications of an extended drought. We’ve put together a collection…
Retired Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos’ Next Generation Fuels Act, which would establish carbon emission standards in new automobiles and encourage corn ethanol production, has been reintroduced….
In this week’s wintery mix of farm and rural news we celebrate Illinois farmers’ nation-leading 2022 soybean crop, and take a look at how Illinois figures into farm bill spending….
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…
In this week’s column we have news about commodity prices, flash flooding in the St. Louis area and a special shout out to farmer-leaders stepping up to serve Illinois’ agriculture…
Carbon capture and sequestration is the latest hot-button topic in Illinois agriculture, and we have an update on where it’s going. Also, this week: more on biofuels, Mexico’s biotech…
This week we have news on low water levels continuing to affect barge movements, a look at exactly how much fertilizer prices have increased and more. Please read on … Analysts:…
This just in: Illinois is expected to repeat as the nation’s leader in soybean acreage, production and yield; we will dissect the early projections from Kansas State University for…
Randall Road detour in effect ...Motorists traversing Randall Road through the Miller Road intersection in Carpentersville have ...
Bloomington man killed in truck ...A Bloomington man died from injuries sustained Wednesday morning when his truck ...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall ...“The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans ...
Foster, Casten say cuts to ...Two suburban U.S. representatives say a new law containing severe cuts to ...
