Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Specialty Growers Association and University of Illinois Extension hosted two calls to discuss best practices for your Agritourism or Pick Your Own Operation to operate during … Read More

L&A; Family Farms just south of Paris, Illinois, is welcoming folks back this year to its annual sunflower maze as the first blooms unfolded. (The Washington Times)  

 COVID-19 accelerated change in the agriculture industry, making consumer connections with farming more important than ever. (WDBJ)  

This summer’s warm and wet weather has been good for crops and bad for crop prices. (The News-Gazette)

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the number of states where a salmonella outbreak in onions has been discovered. The outbreak is inked to onions from … Read More

The federal government has not established any enforceable rules either to protect farmworkers from the coronavirus or to instruct employers what to do when their workers get sick. (WAMU)

USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide up to an additional 60 days … Read More

USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide up to an additional 60 days … Read More

The state fair’s 4-H general project show will take place virtually, with premiums and ribbons to be distributed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Junior Livestock Expo, for Illinois … Read More

A large-scale urban farming campus that promises to bring jobs, fresh food and renewable energy to Chicago’s South Side is getting a financial boost from the state. (Chicago Sun Times)