After months of devastating floods, farmers are now facing another battle, the trade war with China. “They are on the front lines of this trade war,” says Congressperson Adam Kinzinger. … Read More

The IDOA’s “Ag Tent” is not the only thing growing at the 2019 Illinois State Fair – a new test plot will offer fairgoers an up-close look at a controversial … Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) formally submitted a framework of principles and policies to combat climate change and spur economic growth to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on Tuesday. … Read More

Spring 2019 was tough for planting crops, so McHenry County farm John Bartman decided to try something new. “I started researching (lavender) and really thought it would be a good … Read More

The Ag Department shocked traders and farmers June 30 when it pegged corn plantings this season at 91.7 million acres, more than 5 million acres above the average trade guess. … Read More

An alligator is living in a lagoon in one of Chicago’s busiest city parks — and officials are working early Wednesday to remove the creature, police said. The gator — … Read More

A smartphone app is offering rural residents and farmers a unique way to access mental health care and therapy. The app, SilverCloud, debuted in January 2017. SilverCloud connects adults in … Read More

U.S. and Chinese trade officials held a “constructive” phone conversation on Tuesday, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said, marking a new round of talks after the world’s two largest … Read More

Southern Illinois University (SIU) researchers recently updated farmers on nutrient management and water quality studies, highlighting impacts of excessive rain and flooding. SIU College of Agricultural Sciences sponsored the Field … Read More