Cannabis plants
IL State News
2 months ago
Discussions about potential regulations on hemp begin

The first of many public discussions on hemp regulations in Illinois was held

Farm
2 months ago
‘Technical glitch’ means farmers’ market coupons for seniors are no good — for the moment

It’s not yet known when the glitch may be fixed and the coupons can be used again

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Local
2 months ago
AgeLinc: Don’t use Senior Farmers’ Market coupons

AgeLinc: Funding delay is to blame

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
2 months ago
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program

Soybeans damaged by dicambra herbicide
Agriculture
2 months ago
U of I drones detect soybean damage from Dicamba Drift at microscopic levels

High-tech cameras mounted on drones make detecting damage from the herbicide less difficult than before

IL State News
2 months ago
IDOT: Busiest roadside mowing period underway statewide

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment

A row of soybeans are pictured in a field in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Farm
2 months ago
Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust storms

Experts say the funding has been ‘deprioritized,’ even in more robust budget years

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Agriculture
3 months ago
On the brink of erosion: local Soil and Water Conservation Districts suffer through budget cuts

State and federal budget cuts may cause huge problems for farmers

State Fairgrounds barn fire Springfield firefighters union Local 37
Local
3 months ago
Fire at State Fairgrounds causes animal evacuation

Horses had to be evacuated from a barn