At press time, the Illinois corn harvest is already 12 percent complete and could result in record production. We have an analysis of how much this forecast is weakening prices for…
Combines are rolling in the fields as farmers begin clearing what may be the largest corn crop in Illinois history; we have details and analysis. Also, a U of I economist has calculated…
While waiting for the harvest of 2019 to begin we will have a look at some interesting trade developments regarding NAFTA, as well as an examination of the first round of “trade aid”…
This week’s farm and rural news brief includes details on the record-setting grand champion sale — who bought the beauteous bovines and for how much? We also have an analysis on…
Many farmers who historically vote Republican have found a fierce protector in Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. We have details on how the first-term lawmaker, who unseated…
In this week’s roundup of farm and rural news: Applications for the government’s financial aid package for farmers affected by the current administration’s trade wars became available…
This week’s farm and rural news report is led by advice from Illinois State Statistician Mark Schleusener on why it is crucial farmers respond to the upcoming USDA surveys. We also…
This week’s agricultural and rural newsapalooza is led by word of the inauspicious debut of the beloved “butter cow” at the 2018 Illinois State Fair. We also have details on planned…
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Chicago officials seek to allay ...Chicago officials tried to reassure Pilsen neighborhood residents that they are doing ...
