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Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

By RIO YAMAT
Jan 09, 2025 8:54 am - When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn't own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride.
University of Illinois offers pesticide training and testing clinics

By Michelle Wiesbrook and Jenna Braasch, Illinois Extension
Jan 02, 2025 12:07 pm - Think you know it all about pesticide safety? Illinois is updating training manuals and testing clinics across the state, so brush up on your skills.
USDA funds local food waste projects

Submitted by U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dec 21, 2024 12:56 am - USDA invests over $7.5 million in 26 projects across 15 states to reduce food waste through composting and waste diversion, supporting climate and food security goals.
Eggs are available — but pricier — as the holiday baking season begins

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, JOSH FUNK and MARK VANCLEAVE
Nov 25, 2024 2:54 pm - Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with the high demand of the holiday baking season.
Farmers and landowners invited to join Common Ground networking event Dec. 8

Submitted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Nov 19, 2024 3:01 pm - Area farmers and farmland owners with an interest in local sustainable agriculture will have the opportunity to network at the upcoming Common Ground Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Barrington Hills couple faces uphill battle to keep flower farm open to public

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 16, 2024 1:15 pm - Barrington Hills residents Chris Yamamoto and his wife Sarah Gul want their Little Ducky Flower Farm open to the public. Their efforts are meeting resistance from the village and some neighbors.
Illinois Extension brings informative presentations to Greater Peoria Farm Show

By Amy Zepp, Illinois Extension
Nov 07, 2024 8:07 pm - Meet with agriculture specialists from University of Illinois Extension and learn about the latest research during the Greater Peoria Farm Show, Dec. 3-5.
Students explore career choices at Lake County event

By Joe Lewnard
Oct 31, 2024 9:33 am - A group of 130 Fremont Middle School students from District 79 in Mundelein were among the 4,200 eighth-graders and high school students who attended to learn about careers and jobs in a variety of fields.
‘Providing a free home inspection’: Annual arrival of box elder and stink bugs is a good reason to button up

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 25, 2024 7:56 pm - Just like colors changing or frost on the pumpkin, a sure sign of fall is the arrival of box elder and stink bugs looking for warmth inside your home
At least 75 sickened as deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands

By JONEL ALECCIA
Oct 25, 2024 10:58 am - A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday.

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