Friday, June 18, 2021
Some issues include staffing shortages, funding needs, the JBS cyberattack and carbon markets.
June field days kick off next week.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Craig and Nichole Hendry's U-pick Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm near Bethany offers five varieties.
USDA expanding a water-quality option under CRP with 30-year contracts.
IFB is "doing everything we can in pursuit of solutions to these issues."
Illinois House and Senate adjourned without a vote but talks will continue.
Farmers have until July 23 and Aug. 20 to apply for "new, improved" CRP programs.
The IFB Board granted $176,900 to fund projects by 10 Illinois organizations and universities.
U.S. seeks diversification as total U.S. pork exports to China could slip 9% this year.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
It's a "super volatile" time of year, according to analyst.
Technology unveiled at WPX improves monitoring of barn conditions, herd health.
U of I operating a $20 million Feed Technology Center with educational, innovation opportunities.
USDA intends to take three actions related to rulemaking.
Spring drought one for the record book in northwest Illinois.
The aid will be focused on filling gaps in previous rounds of assistance.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Energy regulatory overhaul has eluded lawmakers since Pritzker’s first year.
Only a few opportunities remain to apply dicamba in Illinois by June 20 with current forecasts.
Boone County farm ships about 58,000 gallons of goat milk a year to Saputo Cheese.