Farm drones can be valuable in helping farmers keep an eye on their crops through the growing season. The farmer can carry out tasks efficiently and effectively with proper preparation. Here are some ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois of the July 21 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset ...

Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products are being recalled over possible contamination with listeria bacteria that can cause food poisoning, federal health officials said.

Summer has arrived, bringing hot weather with it. What better way to cool off than by enjoying some delicious ice cream with ...

Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The 36th annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10 on Monument Circle in downtown ...

Over its 50-year history, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance’s causes may have shifted, but it has never lost its focus on advocating for local farmers and communities.

But that’s not been happening for nearly 20 years. “Since 2006,” the paper explains, “no correlation has existed. Payments have been high even when market returns were high.” Subtle ...

Since 2006, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has been on a mission to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. Now we are taking these efforts to the ...

Beneath the red, white and blue fanfare lays a story that’s just as rooted in the soil as it is in our history books — ...

The Fourth of July is the time to celebrate with fireworks, family and, of course, food. This year let’s make the celebration ...

EMINGTON, Ill. — Lena Olson’s love for animals is in her DNA. Olson, who operates Oly Farms with her husband, Kris, fondly ...