Nelson farm
Agriculture
7 months ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Peter Goldsmith, Director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, says the lab is shutting down because of the federal funding cuts to USAID. Part of their research was on the red leaf blotch, a disease that could decimate the crop if it makes its way to the U.S. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Agriculture
8 months ago
U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

Lab was part of network studying red leaf blotch, which could potentially decimate the crop.

Doris Turner
Agriculture
8 months ago
Turner named chair of Senate Ag Committee for 104th General Assembly

Sen. Turner has served on the committee since 2021.

John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015
Agriculture
9 months ago
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer produces repair software that is available only to its dealers, making it impossible for owners to seek less-costly remedies.

Farmer in field in tractor during winter weather
Agriculture
9 months ago
What this week’s winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

Producers know that the timing and amount of winter moisture affect farming conditions for the rest of the year.

Wild birds
Local
9 months ago
Bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Illinois after waterfowl deaths

Residents are being urged to avoid handling or attempting to capture sick or dead birds.

Roots Beer - DESTIHL Brewery
Agriculture
10 months ago
Central Illinois brewery teams up with local farmer for corn-based lager

DESTIHL Brewery’s Roots Lager is brewed with local corn from a Knox County farm, celebrating Illinois farmers.

Cereal rye cover crop
Agriculture
10 months ago
Illinois agriculture program offers savings for cover crops

The program offers a discount of up to $5 per acre on crop insurance for cover crops planted in fall 2024 and insured in 2025.

Agriculture
10 months ago
Stratton’s roots: down on the farm

If her farming ancestors could see her now

Agriculture
11 months ago
Illinois crop report

Winter wheat emerged reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 83 percent.

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