The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting Illinois farmers and ranchers to gather land rental rate information for the Cash Rents and Leases survey. (The Telegraph)
Environmentally conscious consumers try to “buy local” when food shopping. Now, a study of food raised around Chicago has shown that buying local can’t provide all necessary nutrients for area … Read More
Most vocational high school programs are partly remote and partly in-person this school year, and roughly one-third are fully remote, disrupting training. Educators predict a decrease in certifications for medical, … Read More
The Biden administration’s plan to enlist American agriculture in mitigating climate change through cover crops and carbon trading could pay dividends in another field entirely — negotiations for freer agriculture … Read More
Stocks of corn held by Chinese feed makers and other commercial grain users have jumped to multi-year highs in some areas, indicating that heavy corn users remain concerned about crop … Read More
Tom Vilsack, President Biden’s nominee for secretary of agriculture, pledged Tuesday to focus on climate change initiatives and work to address racial inequities in agricultural assistance programs. (CBS News)
For students in Illinois State’s Agriculture Department, hands-on learning opportunities are essential for merging the past and present with classroom theory and current best practices. Illinois Farm Bureau is a … Read More
The only operating grocery food cooperative in Chicago, Logan Square’s Dill Pickle is a community-owned store run by its members. Now residents around the region — from Rogers Park to … Read More
The National Chicken Council completes a survey every year to measure Americans’ love for chicken wings at the Super Bowl. The council estimates that 1.42 billion wings will be consumed … Read More
Images of thousands of farmers streaming into India’s capital on tractors and carrying banners to decry potentially devastating changes in agricultural policy can seem a world away, but the protests … Read More
