Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state’s strongest sectors such as agriculture, health care and transportation. The Democrat’s “Plan to Revitalize … Read More
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence stopped in Iowa Wednesday to promote the passage of the USMCA trade agreement. Vice President Mike Pence challenged Iowa farmers, here, to press their members of … Read More
Farmers concerned about the rising cost of seed and other inputs have a new tool at their disposal to help offset risk. Bayer unveiled a new pricing model at its … Read More
Not only did eating a healthy diet for three weeks improve depressive symptoms in college-aged young adults, but those who continued the diet for three months kept their improved outlook … Read More
An ordinance seeking to put in place more strict regulations, fines and fees for urban farmers and residents that keep chickens, goats, pigs and other livestock, would threaten the existence … Read More
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further trade talks, adding to optimism following a report … Read More
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week, marking the 148th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and providing state fire officials with the … Read More
Investors’ heads are spinning because of a slew of conflicting headlines related to the U.S.-China trade talks. CNBC gives a breakdown at the link. (CNBC
Even though it’s been a few weeks since National Farm Safety and Health Week, the Illinois Department of Agriculture director hopes the message to heed cautiously during harvest season has … Read More
Up and down the mid-Atlantic coast, sea levels are rising rapidly, creating stands of dead trees known as ghost forests. The water is gaining as much as 5 millimeters per … Read More
