Majority of crops in the ground statewide
Following a slow start to planting, Illinois farmers hustled the past three weeks as weather improved, with the majority of crops in the ground as of Monday. Planting progress reached … Read More
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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launches with 12 countries joining U.S.
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) officially launched Monday with 13 participating countries, including the U.S., representing about 40% of the world economy. U.S. ag groups mostly welcomed the framework, with … Read More
EPA agrees to 2023 biofuel blending mandate timeline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to a timeline for publishing future biofuel mandate blending targets. The agreement negotiated between EPA and Growth Energy would require the agency to propose … Read More
Farm output to grow, help ease food costs
While ag production in 2022-23 will likely increase in the U.S., the current sticker shock at the grocery store isn’t going away anytime soon. “My feeling is the markets will … Read More
Pontiac students take trip to meet adopted cow
Twenty students from Pleasant Hill Elementary adopted a newborn calf, Vikki Rose, from the Mackinson Dairy Farm in Pontiac and have been tracking her growth this school year. “Adopt-A-Calf helps … Read More
USDA to distribute $6 billion for 2020, 2021 disasters
USDA will distribute relief payments in a two-phase process for farmers who experienced losses from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, freezes, smoke exposure, excessive moisture and drought … Read More
Biden announces pick for long-vacant ag trade role
The Biden administration announced Alexis Taylor will serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The administration also nominated Stacy Dean for USDA Under Secretary for Food … Read More
Growing rural tourism focus of I-Rural project
Don’t think you have to leave the state for a unique tourism experience. I-Rural, a project from the University of Illinois Extension and the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism … Read More
U.S. soy positioned to meet growing consumer demand
All eyes are on soybeans, particularly from Illinois, to meet the needs across the U.S. Not only has the state been the No. 1 soy-producing state since 2016, it also … Read More
Planting pace picks up significantly
Talk about making a comeback. Illinois farmers planted 40% of the corn crop and 27% of soybeans from May 8-15 pushing statewide progress to 55% complete for corn and 38% … Read More