Agriculture
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Valent BioSciences launches new unitOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - LIBERTYVILLE - Valent BioSciences LLC said it began selling biostimulant products directly to its U.S. customer base on Oct 1. The new operating unit was established in ...
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'Just a matter of time' before spotted lanternflies hurt our hops, grapes, fruit: How to helpSep 06, 2022 5:00 am - Spotted lanternflies, the invasive pest that has devastated certain crops out East, hasn't been seen in Illinois just yet — though officials say its arrival is only a ma...
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Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum
Aug 24, 2022 1:00 am - The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm. Gov. J.B. Pritzker's...
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MCC program plants seeds of confidence for a career in agricultureAug 21, 2022 11:00 pm - The Entrepreneurial Agriculture program at McHenry County College has been making a significant impact with students and the community since its inception just two years...
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Butter cow, state fair theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure
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Traditions beckon visitors back to McHenry County Fair
Aug 02, 2022 6:00 am - Each year, the McHenry County Fair Association looks to add new attractions for the annual event in Woodstock. But it's the fair's traditions, including the Miss McHenry...
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Holiday cookout cost for 10 people: $69.68, up 17% from last year. Here's why.Jul 01, 2022 1:00 am - Your holiday cookout Monday will cost about 17% more overall than last year, agriculture interests say. The average cost for a summer cookout for 10 people is $69.68, up...
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New farmstand to offer locally raised meats, eggs on Elgin's west sideApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Just in time for grilling season, a new farm store offering locally raised meats and fresh eggs will open Saturday on the west side of Elgin. Pasek Farms General Store w...
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Casey farm property near Libertyville to become a collaboration hub for agriculture, food industriesApr 20, 2022 5:00 am - A portion of the Civil War-era Casey family farm north of Libertyville will become part of the region's first campus for agricultural innovation and education. The Farm ...
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CF Industries warns of rail shipment delaysApr 13, 2022 11:00 pm - DEERFIELD - CF Industries Holdings Inc. Thursday said Union Pacific railroad-mandated shipping reductions would result in nitrogen fertilizer shipment delays during the ...