University of Illinois study to focus on food-crop production

Researchers will use a $25 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to see if food-crop production can be increased. Read More

Few changes in USDA report

The USDA made very few changes in its latest round of reports Tuesday. Read More

Low river levels still a concern

Groups like the Illinois Corn Growers Association continue to watch the historically low water levels on the Mississippi River. Read More

Schock, Durbin face off on Farm Bill, fiscal cliff

Congressman Aaron Schock believes there will be a link between a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff and coming to a compromise on the Farm Bill. Read More

Ag career fair reaches eighth graders

Eighth graders at Parkside Junior High School learned more about career opportunities in agriculture from industry professionals Thursday. Read More

Mild fall weather extends window for farmers

Nice weather has allowed farmers to do some extra work in and around the fields this fall. Read More

Change in estate tax exemption would affect family farms

Reducing the estate tax exemption from just over $5 million per spouse to $1 million dollars per spouse in 2013 could spell trouble for farmers wanting to pass land on to the next generation. Read More

Grain markets watching South American weather

Although the U.S. is months away from another growing season, grain markets are again heading into a weather market based on conditions in South America. Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau decides on animal ID, racinos

Illinois Farm Bureau delegates discussed a number of issues during their annual meeting in Chicago Monday, taking a position on things like animal identification and racinos. Read More

Project PAIL receives national recognition

The Livingston County Farm Bureau is a national winner for an agriculture literacy project. Read More