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Farm - aerial view
Agriculture
2 years ago
Ag innovators set to bring new technologies to farmers at startup showcase

Farmers will be able to see disruptive new agricultural technologies and learn about cutting-edge advancements in the field.

John Deere showroom
Agriculture
2 years ago
John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts

“The existence of diversity quotas and pronoun identification have never been and are not company policy.”

Illinois State Fair
Local
2 years ago
Trams return for 2024 Illinois State Fair

The free trams will run each day of the fair thanks to IL Corn Growers Association

Springfield farm on 7/6
Agriculture
2 years ago
Crop Report: Corn silking and soybeans blooming better than 5-year average

Majority of corn is in good to excellent condition.

John Deere
Agriculture
2 years ago
Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Deere said the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in Moline.

Illinois State Fair
Local
2 years ago
IDNR offers free campsites during State Fair

Twenty-five campsites have been set aside at each park for this promotion.

farmer biofuel carbon capture
Agriculture
2 years ago
Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

The plan relies on federal tax credits triggered by capturing carbon dioxide at refineries and then moving the gas hundreds of miles through pipelines that would snake across the Midwest, including beneath farmers’ fields.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Crop Report: Corn and soybeans are a bit ahead of the 5-year average

Corn planted reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-yearaverage of 92 percent.