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ILLINOIS FAMILY’S BISON FARM BECOMES A THRIVING BUSINESS –

Raising bison started as a hobby for an Illinois man, but as the herd began to grow, it became a thriving family business. (U.S. News & World Report)

3D PRINTING FINDS USE IN AG PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT –

While 3D television never really caught on, 3D printing has earned itself a permanent spot in agriculture for creating tools, making replacement machine parts and crafting models for large projects … Read More

HURRICANES AND HEAT CAUSE MORE HEADACHES FOR FARMERS –

Mother Nature continues to be a battle with Hurricane Laura in the South and hot, dry weather in the Midwest. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4, … Read More

FARM FOCUS: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU –

Leadership officials from the Illinois Farm Bureau explain how the current growing season is going for farmers and how growers have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. (The Pantagraph)

LAURA IMPACTS AGRICULTURE IN CAMERON, CALCAISEU PARISHES –

Louisiana Farm Bureau brings us video from Cameron and Calcasieu parishes, where Hurricane Laura had quite an impact on the agriculture. (KATC)

U.S.-CHINA TRADE DEAL PAYS OFF FOR CENTRAL ILLINOIS FARMERS –

Central Illinois farmers are getting a boost, and it’s because of China. (WCIA)  

FARMER SENTIMENT REBOUNDS AS COMMODITY PRICES RALLY, AG TRADE PROSPECTS IMPROVE –

Farmer sentiment improved markedly in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to a reading of 144, 26 points higher than a month earlier. (Hoosier Ag Today)

NEW EXTENSION EDUCATOR OFFERS HELP TO SMALL FARMS, LOCAL FOOD PROJECTS –

Sarah Farley joined the University of Illinois Extension-Lake and McHenry County Aug. 17. She serves as the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator. (Daily Herald)

RIPE FOR PICKIN’: PUMPKIN PATCHES PLAN FOR FALL SEASON –

Fall will look a little different this year, even for family favorite activities such as pumpkin picking and hayrides. (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)

HOW DO YOU NAVIGATE A STATE FAIR DURING A PANDEMIC? YOU DRIVE THROUGH –

Like other fairs around the country, the Minnesota State Fair looks a little different this year. For starters, no one can get out of their car. (CNN)

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