Category Archives: Agribusiness
Congress approves fast-track trade
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said trade agreements are often more complex than political debate usually allows, which is why he says Congress should be able to do more than just vote ‘yes’ or ...
Jun 25, 2015
Farm safety conference has international reach
By Carrie Muehling NORMAL - The topic of farm safety brought people from around the world to Normal this week for the annual conference of the International Society of Agricultural Safety and Health. ...
Jun 24, 2015
Rep. Brady: Illinois budget needs ‘scalped’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the latest property tax freeze plan that failed to get a vote was another ‘sham bill’ pushed by the Democrats. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 24, 2015
Grain trade watching crop conditions
Crop conditions last week declined in Illinois and nationwide. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Carrie Muehling BLOOMINGTON - Grain markets saw some support to begin the week based on lower crop condition ra...
Jun 23, 2015
Illinois farmers encounter rainy end to spring
Seventy percent of Illinois’ corn crop is rated good to excellent. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The spring of 2015 wrapped up wet for Ill...
Jun 23, 2015
Study: Climate change inevitable, Illinois must prepare for it
A new report at the University of Illinois urges state government to get Illinois ready for the effects of climate change. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Networ...
Jun 18, 2015
Livestock sale returning to McLean Co. Fair
This year’s McLean County Fair will include a 4-H livestock sale. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Carrie MuehlingBLOOMINGTON - This year’s McLean County Fair will include a 4-H livestock sale for...
Jun 16, 2015
Illinois farmers deal with consistent rains
Soybeans in Illinois are 84 percent emerged, with 70 percent rated good or excellent. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While it’s too early...
Jun 16, 2015
Livingston County FFA members shine at state convention
The 2015-2016 Illinois State FFA Officers elected are: (L to R) President Kade Hill, Secretary Susie Thompson, Vice President Connor Carmody, Treasurer Jordan Johns and Reporter Kolton Kimpling. (Phot...
Jun 12, 2015
Grant will fund new teaching materials
McLean County Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator Bridget Caldwell reads a story to students at Sugar Creek Elementary in Normal. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Carrie Muehling BLOOMINGTON...
Jun 12, 2015
