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Agriculture

Soybeans damaged by dicambra herbicide
Agriculture
9 months ago
U of I drones detect soybean damage from Dicamba Drift at microscopic levels

High-tech cameras mounted on drones make detecting damage from the herbicide less difficult than before

IL State News
9 months ago
IDOT: Busiest roadside mowing period underway statewide

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment

A row of soybeans are pictured in a field in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Farm
9 months ago
Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust storms

Experts say the funding has been ‘deprioritized,’ even in more robust budget years

Jennifer Furkin Springfield Plastics
Agriculture
10 months ago
Springfield Plastics names Jennifer Furkin president

Promotion comes as the company expands in Auburn

farm shutterstock
Farm
10 months ago
Study led by U of I professor finds climate change harmful to global food production

Study: Costs will also rise

Nelson farm
Agriculture
10 months ago
On the brink of erosion: local Soil and Water Conservation Districts suffer through budget cuts

State and federal budget cuts may cause huge problems for farmers

State Fairgrounds barn fire Springfield firefighters union Local 37
Local
10 months ago
Fire at State Fairgrounds causes animal evacuation

Horses had to be evacuated from a barn

Local
10 months ago
Meet-A-Beekeeper event sponsored by LLCC on Saturday

The grove features several sponsored beehives as well as a connected orchard.

Illinois State Fair
Entertainment
10 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ is the theme for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds admission this year: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for kids 12 and under

FFA shutterstock
Agriculture
11 months ago
Springfield Plastics announces winners of 2025 FFA Week food drives

Winners from Illinois and Indiana

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