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County fairs hurt financially by COVID-19 shutdowns
Mar 27, 2020 6:05 PM - 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 financial impact double-whammy, a trade official said. -
Illinois farmers try to keep up demand for meat during pandemic
Mar 20, 2020 7:46 PM - 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 Illinois' livestock supply chain -- especially producers of beef and pork -- trying to keep up. -
Pritzker appoints Costello as new agriculture director
Mar 3, 2020 3:13 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed former state Rep. Jerry Costello II as the next director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. -
Corn and soybean production declines across state
Feb 26, 2020 3:26 PM - Central Illinois counties led Illinois in corn and soybean production last year as every region and nearly all counties saw decreases in both crops, according to estimates released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
How coronavirus in China could hurt Illinois soybean farmers
Feb 3, 2020 5:23 PM - 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 deadly Wuhan coronavirus currently overwhelming China is also damaging its economy, stoking fears China might not be able to buy all of the $32 billion of U.S. agricultural goods it promised for 2020. -
Another soggy planting season likely in store for farmers
Jan 15, 2020 5:54 PM - 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 after suffering major losses as a result of a record-wet planting season last year. -
Fewer apple-picking choices in suburbs this fall due to polar vortex, heavy spring rains
Sep 26, 2019 3:48 PM - Apple-picking enthusiasts have fewer outing options this fall as several suburban apple orchards struggle to remain open after being hit hard by severe weather last winter and spring. -
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County offers free Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners Oct. 10
Sep 27, 2019 10:33 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 District. -
Rolling Meadows allows as many as 6 backyard hens
Sep 25, 2019 6:59 PM - 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 their backyards. -
Visit 12 farms on McHenry County Farm Stroll Sept. 29
Sep 24, 2019 6:01 AM - Twelve farms will be open to visitors on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the fifth annual McHenry County Farm Stroll.
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