In autumn at Patch 22 in Wadsworth, families can take hay and pony rides, feed farm animals and search for the perfect pumpkin. (Chicago Tribune)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will gather information about production practices from soybean producers across Illinois, as part of the 2020 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). … Read More

With growers and winemakers facing unprecedented losses from the devastating West Coast wildfires, leaders of 10 wine industry groups are seeking help from Congress to obtain immediate disaster relief. (Paso … Read More

Those who spent any time driving around southern Illinois this weekend, likely saw farmers in the field getting an early start to this year’s harvest. (WSIL)

– U.S. pork exports to China have surged beyond pre-trade war levels, led by higher shipments from Brazil’s JBS SA JBSS3.SA and China’s WH Group Ltd 0288.HK, owner of Smithfield … Read More

The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to extend federal funding through Dec. 11, while punting the threat of a government shutdown until after the presidential election. The bipartisan vote includes … Read More

The La Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation will be holding a Prep Freeze Cook party, selling prepared, frozen meals for families. (News Tribune)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension of more than a dozen flexibilities ensuring participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children will continue to … Read More

The historic wildfires across the western United States, home to the bulk of the country’s vineyards and major producers of crops from apples to zucchini, have ravaged farmers and ranchers … Read More

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture joined Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) to speak with Central Illinois farmers Monday morning. (WREX)