Illinois animal farmers say they have an image problem.… MORE
Category Archives: Agribusiness
2018 crop yield forecast provides positive outlook
2018’s first crop yield forecast is out, and it’s a positive one for Illinois.… MORE
Insects aren’t pestering Illinois crops or farmers too much this summer
Illinois corn and soybean farmers haven’t been plagued by too many pests in recent years, but warm summer weather could still bring trouble.… MORE
Illinois congressional members selected to hash out farm bill
Three members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation will be behind closed doors when lawmakers hash out the reconciliation of the farm bill that passed the House with the version approved by the Senate.… MORE
Robots could be help shape the future of farming in Illinois
Robots developed by researchers at the University of Illinois are helping Midwest farmers in the fields.… MORE
Economic Development Council announces gain of 500 jobs during first quarter
Despite the lack of a Farm Bill to promote job creation locally, Bloomington-Normal added 500 jobs in the first quarter this year.… MORE
Farm bill passes House with welfare-to-work reforms
The U.S. House has passed its version of a farm bill.… MORE
Illinois representatives sound off on failure of federal farm bill
A new farm bill faces an uncertain future after conservative House Republicans wanting a vote on an unrelated immigration bill joined Democrats in defeating the legislation.… MORE
GOP counts votes as Farm Bill awaits
A vote on the Farm Bill could come in the U.S. House this week as Republicans scramble to get enough vote on the measure that would call for tighter controls for those who receive welfare benefits.… MORE
Soybeans giving corn run for money on Illinois farms
At one time, corn was king. American farmers are now planting just as much soybeans as corn, and Illinois ranks as the top soybean-producing state in the country in four of the last five years, with Iowa as the state’s chief rival.… MORE
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WJBC Voices: Staycations
As the days of summer wane, you might be looking for at least one more experience, perhaps even a “bucket list” item to do.
WJBC Voices: Pride Fest signifies improved inclusion
Saturday, July 28 saw an event in downtown Bloomington that was perhaps unimaginable 20 or 30 years ago.
WJBC Voices: Can we cancel the election for lack of interest?
Illinois’ elections are as dysfunctional as its government.
WJBC Voices: Civil discourse, please
In several groups I frequent there has been discussion of the lack of civil discourse in our world today.