Category Archives: Agribusiness
Survey says rural economy challenged by low grain prices
The Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University surveyed bank presidents throughout the Midwest. (Photo Flickr/DeeWayneNealy) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A surve...
Sep 30, 2017
Farmers urge safety during fall harvest
With the harvest season beginning in areas across the state, both farmers and other drivers are in greater danger than they would be otherwise.(Photo Flickr/2sirius)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio N...
Sep 22, 2017
Illinois farmers applaud Vietnam resuming U.S. grain imports
Illinois grain associations are applauding the resumption of exports to Vietnam. (Photo Flickr/DeWayne Nealy) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agricultu...
Sep 17, 2017
The great pumpkin harvest
John Ackerman on his tractor at Ackerman Farms in Morton (Photo by Marc Strauss/WJBC) By Marc Strauss MORTON - John Ackerman has been harvesting pumpkins for a few weeks. And he's excited about what's...
Sep 15, 2017
Illinois crops suffering from drought
Parts of central and southern Illinois are experiencing drought conditions after a month devoid of much rain. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A dry Augu...
Sep 03, 2017
Technology, regulatory burdens could be behind increasing age of farmers
The average age of an Illinois farmer is over 58, eight years older than 30 years ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agriculture cens...
Aug 27, 2017
Rauner signs agriculture bills at Illinois State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed several ag-related bills Tuesday during Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is...
Aug 16, 2017
Illinois State Fair leaders hope private foundation improves fair finances
The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ two state fairs likely will never make money,...
Aug 12, 2017
Illinois State Fair officially opens
Illinois County Fair Queen Claudia VanOpdorp helped kick off the opening of the Illinois State Fair on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Aug 11, 2017
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Chenoa
U.S. Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue (center) talked with local ag officials during a visit to Evergreen FS in Chenoa on Monday. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News CHENOA –...
Aug 08, 2017
