Tag: U.S. Department of Agriculture

The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...

Top Illinois Democrats oppose plan to end federal government shutdown and push party leaders to hold out for health care ...

The new federal domestic policy plan requires states to cover more costs for food benefits even as fewer people would ...

Democratic state AGs continue litigation campaign to counter Trump administration funding cuts.

Cahokia Heights in Southern Illinois has been battling chronic sewer overflows for years with little or no success.

Two bills in the legislature would help small farmers by purchasing food directly from them and allow poultry farmers to ...

A bill that would regulate mink farming is introduced this legislative session. The sponsor says it aims to protect public ...

Mass layoffs at Education Department and plans to dismantle the federal agency prompt verbal assault, more litigation.

Illinois farmers are still anxiously awaiting passage of an updated federal Farm Bill, which is now more than a year ...

Illinois’ public health director says the state is taking precautions on bird flu but does not view it as an ...