Want to strengthen broadband connectivity and access in your area? Let the Illinois Broadband Lab know. With federal funds available, Illinois broadband officials want to hear from farmers and rural … Read More

From programs addressing shortages in the livestock and food sectors to rural housing and community facility assistance, state organizations are committed to building up rural economies. Representatives from Illinois USDA … Read More

With many newly elected legislators who weren’t involved in the 2018 farm bill, now is the time to reach out, build relationships and tell the story of agriculture. “You could … Read More

University of Illinois’s “iCOVER” project received a $5 million grant from USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The funds will scale up robotic seeding of cover crops and verification of … Read More

A new bill, which would mandate all employees receive at least 40 hours paid leave per 12-month period, is awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritkzer’s signature. How could it impact you or … Read More

Having a local market is important to cattle farmers in Bureau County. And Ron and Paula Bend plan to keep the gates open for farmers as the new owners of … Read More

Liver, skirts, tongue and tripe. While beef herd numbers are down in the U.S., those less desirable cuts are keeping international export markets strong. “Variety meat is what adds value … Read More

Weakness of political parties and widespread neglect in Congress are fueling the dysfunctionality of federal lawmaking, according to Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief for The Dispatch. As farm bill discussions ramp up, … Read More

Mark your calendar for the only in-person anhydrous ammonia training session before the spring application season. One session will be offered Feb. 27 in Bloomington. Learn more about the training … Read More

Fertilizer prices have declined by more than 40% since hitting record highs last spring, encouraging some farmers to lock in orders. Another positive note? Supply chain issues and freight rates … Read More