Farm
3 weeks ago
Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest
That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, "reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population," said a news release.
3 weeks ago
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.
3 weeks ago
Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
“Our biggest struggles are our inputs, be it fertilizer, seed, chemical, parts,” Bartek said.
4 weeks ago
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program
The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers
4 weeks ago
IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill
"Whatever is transported, from food to clothes across the gamut, all the prices go up when fuel prices go up," Costello said.
