Snow was flying in parts of Illinois early this week, but temperatures will be on the rise. What’s driving the cold October weather and how long will the upcoming mild … Read More

USDA plans to spend $1.3 billion to resolve farm loan debt held by up to 34,000 borrowers. Announced Tuesday, the directive will aid “distressed farm loan borrowers,” at risk of … Read More

Carroll and Lake County Farm Bureaus helped families from a domestic violence shelter enjoy a farm experience. Partnering with adopted legislator state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, farmers offered combine rides, … Read More

Helping bridge the urban-rural divide, the Adopt-A-Legislator program brings Farm Bureau leaders and legislators, many from the Chicago area, together to foster connections. From farm and museum tours to a … Read More

Forecasting daily weather and predicting what climate will be five years or 50 years from now have very different outcomes. That’s why meteorologists use different models to make accurate predictions, … Read More

The demand for cover crops is growing across Illinois, which could lead to supply and logistical challenges to match volume and freight needs. Ryan Snyder, GROMARK forage, turf and wheat … Read More

For Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) programs statewide, the funds mean educators and students will receive materials, educational lessons and activities during the 2022-2023 school year. READ MORE

She farms and runs an equipment business near Paris with her husband, Eric, works for the Farm Service Agency in Edgar County, hauls grain at harvest and helps care for … Read More

Meet Kendall County 4H entomologist Matias Habib and learn about the 17-year-old’s amazing journey to develop a biopesticide. During National 4H Week, the National 4H Council named Habib one of … Read More

Combines rolled through dusty fields the past few weeks as much of the state was in a moisture deficit. Scattered rain this week was welcomed by farmers. “I think we … Read More