President Joe Biden isn’t taking hamburgers away from Americans as part of his efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions. That’s according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who told journalists … Read More

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs encourages young photographers to submit photographs for the 2021 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. (Daily Herald

For both China and the U.S., leading the charge against climate change is a geopolitical opportunity unlike any other. And that’s exactly the problem for those hoping the common threat … Read More

Farmers in Iowa and Illinois appear to be taking advantage of much higher soybean prices, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture says both states will plant more soybeans for the … Read More

As of Sunday, Illinois farmers seeded 23% of this year’s corn crop vs. a 28% five-year average. Illinois farmers also have 18% of their soybeans planted vs. a 6% five-year … Read More

The Biden administration on Monday will announce the launch of a summer food program to feed more than 30 million low-income children. It is the latest push by the White … Read More

The willingness to pay a premium for healthier food has always been a marketing point for the “organic” brand, and a big reason businesses stretch its meaning to the breaking … Read More

Mike Briggs’ goal for his farm in 2021 has been to “get back to life as normal.” He’s aiming to revert to the point where he doesn’t need compensation from … Read More

The weather plays a big role in the success or failure of our farmers. ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry visited a farm in Will County to find out how farming is … Read More

– Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack held a press call Thursday to explain several government announcements regarding conservation and climate. (Successful Farming)