Drought causing ongoing concerns, legislative hearings about Illinois water supply
Drought and data centers are driving concerns about water supply in Illinois.
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Drought and data centers are driving concerns about water supply in Illinois.
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...
A yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again this summer.
Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in funding to support local food systems.
Federal payments are headed to Illinois farmers after last year’s trade war.
Several state agencies will forgo hiring and keep funding in reserve to save money in the coming months.
Local food system grants will return in 2026 with $4 million in funding.
The aid package is about half the size of one offered in the first Trump administration.
More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to ...
Beekeeping in Illinois is holding steady despite significant costs and persistent biological challenges.
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