The only precipitation lately in much of the state has been a little dew and frost. And State Climatologist Trent Ford says the next seven days will bring more of … Read More

A new state grant program makes $6 million available to meat and poultry processors to build, expand and modernize facilities. Independently owned companies are eligible for grants ranging from $250,000 … Read More

Consumers love pork. How much? A new dashboard aims to measure the sentiment and number of meat mentions, including pork and bacon, on social media and traditional news sources. The … Read More

Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau member Dr. David Nayak shared his experience as a participant at the recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The White House recognized his small … Read More

Ernst, who farms with his father, Steve, provides an update on early harvest of corn and winter wheat planting in this View from the Cab feature. “With the lateness of … Read More

A unique antique collection heads to auction. The sale will include more than 80 vehicles, 600 pieces of road art and relics and roughly 1,000 toys housed at the Schaafs’ … Read More

Illinois EPA Director John Kim, Bruno Pigott, U.S. EPA deputy assistant administrator, and Jim Duncker of the U.S. Geological Survey are among the presenters at this year’s 2022 Nutrient Loss … Read More

Illinois corn farmers who split-apply nitrogen can now purchase additional insurance under USDA’s Post Application Coverage Endorsement to cover risks involved with the practice, regardless of what county they farm … Read More

The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to end hunger in the United States by 2030 will require congressional action and the use of executive authority. Unveiled Wednesday, the National Strategy on … Read More

Illinois voters can now cast ballots for the Nov. 8 election. Find out what you need to know before you head to the polls. READ MORE