Agriculture

A year fraught with trade wars and global oil shocks is testing whether Illinois’ long-running investment in biodiesel is paying off.

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.

“Building 29 started as a dormitory and ended as a document storage facility.”

A resolution saluting Illinois pork producers passed on the next-to-last day of session.

A bill would make the mute swan a target.

“We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause,” said Pritzker. 

Proposal would dilute strict laws which sponsor says have outlived their usefulness.

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.