Grain bin
Local
4 days ago
Man rescued from grain bin in Nokomis

“Relief cuts” in the grain bin and the moving around of grain helped to rescue the man.

Agriculture
2 weeks ago
$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

Farm Progress Show in Decagtur
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

“Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa,” said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

Rice crop
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Illustration of what in 2024 was a proposed agreement between ADM and the EPA.
Agriculture
4 weeks ago
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

emergency lights shutterstock
Local
4 weeks ago
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Agriculture
1 month ago
Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

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