Farm
19 minutes ago
‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year
Rising land rent, an unstable export market and record farm debt are blamed.
4 hours ago
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4 days ago
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid
Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.
1 week ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them
Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.
2 weeks ago
Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans
A year fraught with trade wars and global oil shocks is testing whether Illinois’ long-running investment in biodiesel is paying off.
3 weeks ago
New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.
3 weeks ago
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.
