Agriculture
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As pandemic drives down milk demand, dairy farmers face uncertain futureApr 14, 2020 1:00 am - The COVID-19 virus has no effect on dairy cows, but it could be a death blow for many already struggling dairy farmers across the region. "The financial impact has been ...
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County fairs hurt financially by COVID-19 shutdownsMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The social distancing guidelines that led Illinois county fairs to cancel off-season events on their grounds through the end of April is one part of a fina...
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Illinois farmers try to keep up demand for meat during pandemicMar 20, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Meat has been among the most in-demand items at supermarkets as people stock up on essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That has people up and down Illin...
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Pritzker appoints Costello as new agriculture directorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been corrected to say that Jerry Costello grew up in Belleville. SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed former state Rep. Jerry Costell...
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Corn and soybean production declines across stateFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Central Illinois counties led Illinois in corn and soybean production last year as every region and nearly all counties saw decreases in both crops, accord...
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How coronavirus in China could hurt Illinois soybean farmersFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Soybean farmers in Illinois cannot catch a break. After a promising trade deal with China last month gave farmers hope amid an intense trade war, the deadl...
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Another soggy planting season likely in store for farmersJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state's climatologist is predicting Illinois farmers are likely to endure more burdensomely wet weather while they try to plant cash crops this spring ...
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Fewer apple-picking choices in suburbs this fall due to polar vortex, heavy spring rainsSep 26, 2019 1:00 am - Apple-picking enthusiasts have fewer options this fall as several suburban apple orchards struggle to remain open after being hit hard by severe weather last winter and ...
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Rolling Meadows allows as many as 6 backyard hensSep 25, 2019 1:00 am - After months of deliberations, things turned out sunny-side up for supporters of chickens in Rolling Meadows, where residents will now be able to keep egg-laying hens in...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County offers free Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners Oct. 10Sep 24, 2019 11:00 pm - Women who own farmland are invited to a free Learning Circle, co-hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and the McHenry-Lake County Soil and Water Conservation...