Eggs in processing plant
Agriculture
2 years ago
The link between agriculture and food security

The world faces many unique challenges in the decades to come, including a rapidly expanding global population. The United Nations estimates that the global population will reach 9.71 billion in 2050. That’s an increase of more than 1.7 billion people between 2023 and 2050.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers’ help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

DES MOINES, IA (AP) — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and […]

Cows
Agriculture
2 years ago
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.

Farmer uses drone to assess crops
Agriculture
2 years ago
Drones Take to the Sky, and They’re Altering Farming and Growing Food Forever

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones.

Agriculture
2 years ago
With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds

A new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew — their conventional neighbors were using more pesticides than before.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat.

LLCC Ag Students l-r: Logan Kearns, Kaitlyn Zeedyk, Jhia Walker, Alex Sidener and Wes Bland
Agriculture
2 years ago
Local ag students earn national honors

Eleven local agriculture students earned awards at the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference at Lincoln Land Community College.

Farm
2 years ago
Rural programs in focus

Hammond interim leader after Londrigan promotion

Farm
2 years ago
Protect farms from estate tax

Bill would exempt the first $6M

Farm
2 years ago
Illinois among the states using government funds to help banks lower interest rates on loans

Higher interest rates are sparking more public demand for some little-known programs that use […]