2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
The fair will run from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23.
Agriculture
The latest Illinois agriculture coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout the state.
Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best candidate for agriculture
Candidates for Illinois governor and the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate addressed farmers at the event near Bloomington.
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns.
New survey results show rural residents are more worried than urban and suburban Americans about the impacts of data centers.
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday.
‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year
Illinois produces some of the nation’s largest corn and soybean harvests, but family bankruptcy filings keep climbing.
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them
SNAP users under siege from federal cuts can double their purchasing power through Life Match in Illinois.
Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans
Illinois is a leading market for soybean-based biodiesel.
Five things to know about pesticides, cancer and a pending Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on whether lawsuits can be brought against pesticide and herbicide...
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?
Illinois grows more soybeans than any other state, but almost none become local food.
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older...
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