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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Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program
Illinois farms benefit by hiring foreign workers to do jobs Americans don’t want.
State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line
The transmission line project still faces a major question.
Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs
The Trump administration has stopped reimbursing Illinois for a pair of programs designed to help farmers and boost food supply.
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers
Illinois farmers are still anxiously awaiting passage of an updated federal Farm Bill, which is now more than a year ...
As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into ...
INVESTIGATE MIDWEST: Farmers have clamored for the Right to Repair for years. It’s getting little traction in John Deere’s home state
The Farm Bureau agreed not to support R2R legislation in exchange for consumer repair diagnostics. Farmers and repair advocates say ...
Farm Bureau opposes nutrient loss bill as negotiations continue
A bill meant to stem nutrient pollution resulting from farm runoff has met opposition from a formidable foe – the ...
COMMENTARY: How will we heal Illinois’ agri-food system?
From the Illinois Agri-Food Alliance: COVID-19 is rapidly exposing our food system's susceptibilities and disconnects.
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