Passion for rural healthcare united this Illinois couple. Now they work down the hall from each other at the OSF hospital near Kewanee, a community that has especially appreciated being able to see family doctors during the pandemic. (KMA Land)

General Mills Inc will focus on eight key markets and five global product categories, including ice cream, cereal and Mexican meals, as the Betty Crocker cake mixes maker seeks to reach its long-term goal of up to 3% growth. (Reuters)

Farmers largely missed out on the first round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, but a change in how calculations are made for farmers could result in more substantial payments. (DTN)

The Covid-19 pandemic upended food supply chains, paralyzing shipping, sickening workers that keep the world fed and ultimately raising consumer grocery costs around the globe last year. Now livestock farmers are getting squeezed by the highest corn and soybean prices in seven years. (Bloomberg)

Families are still struggling with the pandemic and the Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency is trying to help those in need. (WGEM)

Each year, people flock to Springfield to attend the Illinois Product Expo, which is hosted by the Department of Agriculture. The expo has been held for more than 20 years, but like many other things this year, the in-person event has been canceled due to the pandemic. (WAND)