This week’s column is dominated by government news releases, including Illinois prospective plantings and grain stocks reports and issuances from the state agriculture department…
Did you know it was recently National Agriculture Day? We have info on what it means and how it was observed last week. Also: the Peoria Civic Center was the scene of the 2018 National…
A full week of ag-related news is topped by the Illinois Soybean Association parting with President Trump over his controversial foreign trade stance. In addition, the Illinois Corn…
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week that rural Americans can expect major benefits from President Trump’s infrastructure plan; we have highlights of his remarks. Also this week:…
In this week’s news roundup for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers, we have highlights of Illinois agricultural perspectives on trade matters, courtesy of the University of Illinois,…
A column that is usually devoted to Illinois-exclusive farm and rural news takes a decidedly national slant this week with news that affects all rural Illinoisans. Included are news…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup is led by news of the delayed approval of Bill Northey to lead a key new USDA post, and Illinois Corn’s approval of the appointment. We also…
We have news and reaction pertaining to how President Trump’s proposed budget could affect the Illinois farm and rural community from a myriad of sources — and some of the reaction…
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 ...
