Scholarships available to students interested in agriculture

The IAA Foundation is offering more scholarships to students with an interest or background in agriculture this year than ever before. Read More

Nobody hurt in ADM boiler explosion in Peoria

Archer Daniels Midland has temporarily shut down operations at its corn processing plant in Peoria after an early morning explosion damaged the facility. Read More

Rodney Davis appointed to House agriculture, transportation committees

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he hopes to use his new appointment to the House Agriculture Committee to help craft a comprehensive Farm Bill. Read More

Key USDA reports approaching

Grain markets are anticipating the next round of USDA reports on Jan. 11. Read More

US Army Corps removing rock pinnacles to help Mississippi River traffic

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to remove rock pinnacles on the Mississippi River at Thebes. Read More

Fresh saltwater shrimp available in Central Illinois

Most Central Illinois farmers raise corn and soybeans, or maybe livestock. But one farmer near El Paso, Ill. is raising saltwater shrimp. Read More

Durbin to assess Mississippi River rock-removal effort

Two federal lawmakers from Illinois will get a firsthand look at urgent efforts to clear some Mississippi River bedrock that's crimping shipping on the waterway. Read More

Farmland Investment Fair offers information on farmland values

Farmland is a popular investment tool right now. Read More

Scholars map food gardens with Google Earth

Backyard and vacant lot gardens play a large part in Chicago's total food production. Read More

Safety seminars offered at new training center

Time is short to register for the first of three farmer education seminars being hosted by the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Read More