The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to a timeline for publishing future biofuel mandate blending targets. The agreement negotiated between EPA and Growth Energy would require the agency to propose … Read More

While ag production in 2022-23 will likely increase in the U.S., the current sticker shock at the grocery store isn’t going away anytime soon. “My feeling is the markets will … Read More

Twenty students from Pleasant Hill Elementary adopted a newborn calf, Vikki Rose, from the Mackinson Dairy Farm in Pontiac and have been tracking her growth this school year. “Adopt-A-Calf helps … Read More

USDA will distribute relief payments in a two-phase process for farmers who experienced losses from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, freezes, smoke exposure, excessive moisture and drought … Read More

The Biden administration announced Alexis Taylor will serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The administration also nominated Stacy Dean for USDA Under Secretary for Food … Read More

Don’t think you have to leave the state for a unique tourism experience. I-Rural, a project from the University of Illinois Extension and the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism … Read More

All eyes are on soybeans, particularly from Illinois, to meet the needs across the U.S. Not only has the state been the No. 1 soy-producing state since 2016, it also … Read More

Talk about making a comeback. Illinois farmers planted 40% of the corn crop and 27% of soybeans from May 8-15 pushing statewide progress to 55% complete for corn and 38% … Read More

The Affordable Connectivity Program will provide $30 monthly subsidies on internet service for households across the United States with limited income. According to the White House, about 48 million households … Read More

With the sweet hum of a tractor throttle in the background, John Bartman was happy to share an update from an active field in Marengo. “We’re getting ready to plant … Read More