farmers

A new proposal in Congress could promise additional resources to Illinois farmers on the frontlines of climate change. Northern Illinois congresswoman…

This year, Illinois farmers are experiencing unique yields depending on where they live. In southern parts of the state, like Carbondale, they report some…

The decreased purchasing power of Chinese markets as a result of the coronavirus is creating further uncertainty for Illinois farmers. The Chinese economy…

It’s late afternoon and the sun is setting over the fields next to Central High School in Burlington. Inside, four students stand at the front of a…

Illinois farmers have planted less than half of their corn crop this year because of frequent spring rain. Usually they are done by now.

President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed success of an Illinois steel mill, pushing back against criticism that his escalating trade…

Local farmers’ expectations are varying on this year’s crops.McHenry County farmer Harry Alten anticipates a later harvest than normal with corn that…

This year's cooler, wetter weather is much different than what Illinois farmers were dealing with last year. Last year's drought almost appears to be a…