Virginia sixth grader sports new leg thanks to Shriners
By Bill Mitchell Walking across the parking lot in front of Virginia School Monday, most people would not notice that Preston Carwile has a prosthetic… Login to continue reading Login…
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By Ethan McIntyre I’m a sucker for a tactical role-playing game; I played Final Fantasy Tactics as a kid and immediately fell in love with… Login to continue reading Login…
With new food packaging labels on grocery shelves, what do you need to know?
By Katie Zelechowski Illinois Farm Bureau Didn’t think companies could fit one more label on food packaging covered from front to back in emblems and… Login to continue reading Login…
Farm, food and environmental groups weigh in on sustainability
By Mike Orso Illinois Farm Bureau A group of farming, food and environmental sector representatives believe economic and environmental sustainability don’t have to be mutually… Login to continue reading Login…
Illinois is top 2021 soybean state
Illinois produced more soybeans than any other state once again in 2021. Despite challenges with rain that prolonged harvest for many Illinois farmers, the USDA… Login to continue reading Login…
USDA pegs Illinois No. 1 for soybeans, No. 2 for corn output
By Daniel Grant FarmWeek USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service final crop production estimates for 2021 confirm a bin-buster harvest. But, strong demand estimates coupled with… Login to continue reading Login…
Farm women are decision makers
By Anita Wilkinson Communications Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets,… Login to continue reading Login…
There are 60,688 acres of organic farmland in Illinois
From Mike LaFirenza Lattice Newswire As the force that feeds and nourishes the population, agriculture is one of the most vital industries in the U.S.… Login to continue reading Login…
Air quality specialist: It’s important to understand livestock’s role in climate
By Daniel Grant FarmWeek Farm animals don’t play near the role in emitting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as some suggest. In fact, the livestock industry… Login to continue reading Login…
Cover crops protect soil between growing seasons
By Joanie Stiers Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Contributor After farmer Lucas Roney spends the fall season gathering crops, he likes seeing his fields greening with… Login to continue reading Login…