FARMWEEK PREVIEW –
Take a look at the Monday edition of FarmWeek to see stories on: USDA $16 billion relief package for farmers; Planting delays across the state due to rainstorms and severe … Read More
Category: Agriculture News
News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.
INTERNET, AGRICULTURE PROVE CONNECTION FOR SUCCESS –
USDA’s recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture shows farms with internet access increased from 69.6 percent in 2012 to 75.4 percent in 2017. In Illinois, DuPage County leads the state … Read More
1ST WEST NILE VIRUS-POSITIVE MOSQUITOES FOUND IN ILLINOIS –
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday they’ve confirmed Illinois’ first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus this season. The positive mosquitoes were collected Tuesday in the village … Read More
USDA TO SHIFT SOME INSPECTOR TASKS TO PORK PLANT WORKERS – IN EVERYTHING BUT NAME –
A long-running test program in which employees at certain hog plants perform tasks similar to those done by federal inspectors is catching criticism. Several food safety lawyers, Democratic members of … Read More
PORK CHOPS AT 145 DEGREES, PLEASE –
Are pork chops on the grilling menu this holiday weekend? New research from University of Illinois meat scientists finds that pork enthusiasts can improve taste, juiciness and tenderness by cooking … Read More
STATE AGENCIES TO OPEN FLOOD RESOURCE CENTER IN CALHOUN COUNTY –
Any Illinois resident affected by recent flooding may find a variety of services at flooding resource centers in Hardin, Calhoun County. Supplies and services offered will include a flood cleanup … Read More
VIOLENT TORNADOES TEAR ACROSS MISSOURI –
“Across the state, Missouri’s first responders once again responded quickly and with strong coordination as much of the state dealt with extremely dangerous conditions that left people injured, trapped in … Read More
STORMS CAUSE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES AND TREE DAMAGE –
Ameren Illinois crews are continuing to work to restore power to thousands of customers after a severe weather system moved through Central Illinois early Thursday morning. The Ameren outage map … Read More
HOUSE PASSES BILL MAKING BIG CHANGES TO U.S. RETIREMENT SYSTEM –
The House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would bring substantial changes to the U.S. retirement system, making it easier for employers to offer plans and include annuities as options … Read More
USDA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IMPACTED BY TRADE WAR –
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Thursday the actions USDA will take to assist farmers in response to trade damages. President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 … Read More