Over 18 months ago, on June 1, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to list the lesser prairie chicken under the … Read More

Local growers with questions on state or federal programs can rest assured they’ll be helped. “If you have a need and if we can’t help, we’ll point you to IDOA … Read More

We’re 60 days out from spring and farmers have spring planning well underway, according to Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr. He discussed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual … Read More

The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with 17 other agriculture, industry and housing organizations, filed a federal lawsuit questioning the legality of the Biden administration’s final “waters of the United … Read More

What does it take to grow an award-winning crop? Dale Hadden of Morgan County said a good start to the season set the tone for his successful crop. Then, it’s … Read More

What’s your first thought when it comes to high yields? Matt Bennett, regional sales manager for Precision Planting, says you should start at the very beginning. “Uniformity, or lack thereof, … Read More

Are you ready to tackle the issues of food security and sustainability? The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation is accepting applications for the 19-month program for its class of 2025. The … Read More

Take your conservation efforts to the next level by applying for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest up to $12.1 million in new … Read More

It was a cooler and drier year statewide than normal, according to the Illinois State Water Survey. But the statistics do not represent all places in Illinois. “Calendar year 2022 … Read More

Officials from the United States and European Union have signed off on a new set of rates for exchanging agricultural goods. The agreement will “restore favorable market access for multiple … Read More