Conservation funding is at a crossroads in Illinois. Here’s where conservation adoption, practices and funding stand for the Prairie State. (Prairie Farmer)

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposal to establish a special investigator to address concerns about anti-competitive practices in the meat and poultry industries. … Read More

Illinois authorities referred Chemtool, the chemical manufacturer whose plant in Rockton burst into flames Monday, for pollution and environmental violations. When the fire began at the grease, lubricant and oil … Read More

The Illinois Senate adjourned Tuesday without calling a comprehensive energy regulatory reform package for a vote. Energy regulatory overhaul has eluded lawmakers since Pritzker’s first year. (Capitol News Illinois)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will give $700 million in aid to biofuels producers as part of a package to assist industries recovering from the financial devastation of the … Read More

Illinois Association FFA announced its statewide officers and awards at its hybrid convention in Springfield last week. The 93rd annual FFA statewide convention was held at the state fairgrounds and … Read More

The U.K. has agreed a free trade deal with Australia, saying it marked a “new dawn” in their relations. The free trade agreement means it will cost less for British … Read More

Every corn farmer knows seed costs continue to increase. The question is why, how much and how can farmers make the best decisions around those costs? That’s what led Michael … Read More

President Joe Biden wants the country to be 70% vaccinated from COVID-19 by July 1, but rural areas are making far less progress than urban centers toward that goal. Agriculture, … Read More

A study by Western Illinois University determined cows milked by robots produce five additional pounds of milk daily. Some benefits are less tangible, such as flexibility for the producer. But … Read More