Food & Farming

As bridges age across the state, a recent cost-benefit analysis from the Illinois Soybean Association posits that spending the money to fix them will net greater economic yields.

President Trump promised increased tariffs on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled own on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and once again China. Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

In the early 1800s, supply chains were a lot shorter, but the lack of mechanized transportation sometimes made it tremendously difficult to bring goods to market. Yet, a regional — edging toward national — marketplace did thrive.

The American Farm Bureau Federation has kicked the Illinois Farm Bureau out of the federation in a dispute over member dues. The bureau responded by saying it is challenging the move in court.

There were at least 27 cases of grain entrapment in the U.S. last year. OSHA recently added Missouri to the list of states where it’s emphasizing grain handling safety.

We might have an answer to the pungent question in Central Illinois of late: Just what is that awful smell? It's likely a phenomenon called petrichor, according to a state climatologist.

The extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired in September. Pressure is mounting for Congress to pass new legislation, as tough weather and low crop prices challenge farm budgets.

Crop prices have returned to more normal levels this year — down from record highs. As farmers expect less income this year, that's likely to send ripples through the larger agricultural economy.

The chief economist for PNC Bank said relief is coming to the stalled housing construction sector in Central Illinois and wage growth will start to make up for lost buying power caused by inflation.

Midwest Food Bank will receive a large donation from GROWMARK that will help the organization reach its latest financial goal.

The 2018 farm bill’s expiration on Monday means the immediate end of some programs, while other critical services will receive a temporary expansion through December.

A person was freed after being trapped in a Livingston County grain bin on Thursday afternoon. Normal and Gridley fire departments were part of a multiagency response in Flanagan.