Agriculture
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Owners of Barrington Hills farm hope third time is the charm for flower salesFeb 17, 2025 4:15 pm - A Barrington Hills couple is making their third try to convince the village to allow them to make direct sales on their flower farm.
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Got yolk? Skyrocketing egg prices hit restaurants and consumers alikeFeb 15, 2025 1:46 pm - The soaring price of eggs is hitting suburban restaurant owners with egg-centric menus hard. Some are trying not to pass on the cost to diners but are not sure how long they can hold out.
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Naper Settlement gets grant to create interactive exhibit on careers in agricultureFeb 11, 2025 5:46 pm - Naper Settlement is getting a $20,000 grant from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to develop a new exhibit to attract thousands of students into high-paying, unfilled jobs in modern farming.
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Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Feb 06, 2025 6:54 am - Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Departm...
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Egg problems driving up prices at Waffle House and others could persist
Feb 05, 2025 6:44 am - The record-high egg prices that recently drove Waffle House and other restaurants to start charging more for some dishes are not going away soon, economists say.
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Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
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Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world
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US orange juice and steel will be on Canada’s list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
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Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives
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University of Illinois offers pesticide training and testing clinicsJan 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.