The pandemic ushered in a new level of dining, from revamped drive-through options to family packs of comfort food to home-cooked meals. So did it kill off fine dining? Experts … Read More

As summers heat up due to climate change, Midwest farmers are investing thousands of dollars in new systems and technologies designed to protect their animals from the dangers of heat … Read More

A scorching drought is slashing honey production in North Dakota, the top producing state of the sweet syrup, and a shortage of bees needed to pollinate fruits and flowers puts … Read More

Outside of official Agriculture Day events at the Illinois State Fair, Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert said there are a list of concerns farmers have. Among them is the … Read More

A Morgan County farmer will be one of the faces of Illinois family farms this week at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Doug Coop of Coop Family Farm will … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau lends support to the next generation of veterinary professionals through its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training program. The organization recently selected Sydney Miller, University of Illinois, as … Read More

Whether at supermarkets, corner stores, or open-air markets, prices for food have been surging in much of the world, forcing families to make tough decisions about their diets. Meat is … Read More

A historic drought across the U.S. West is taking a heavy toll on California’s $6 billion almond industry, which produces roughly 80% of the world’s almonds. More growers are expected … Read More

Farmers, lawmakers, and special guests gathered on the Director’s Lawn at the State fairgrounds for breakfast Tuesday. It was the kickoff event for Ag Day, one of the most popular … Read More

Monday was mixed again in the dairy markets. As the USDA announced an increase in SNAP benefits and the world monitors the growth of COVID 19 delta variants spread, the … Read More