The bill creates the Farmland Transition Commission within the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker purchased the Grand Champion Steer for the fifth year in a row, contributing $105,000 to benefit Feeding Illinois food banks. This marked a record-setting total of $110,000 for the Grand Champion Steer.
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Despite being one of the top agricultural states in the country, Illinois ranks a surprising 37th in receiving USDA conservation funds from 2018 to 2022.
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Announced as part of a broader $430 million federal initiative, this funding is set to bolster Illinois' efforts in promoting sustainable farming and environmental stewardship over the next five years.
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To participate, producers need to document their losses and submit a notice of loss to the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) by March 3, 2025, for 2024 losses. Additionally, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) offers compensation for feed and grazing losses, with a notice of loss deadline of January 30, 2025.
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The bill would ensure rural communities have a say in the approval process for solar panel projects.
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Farm loan payments can now be made at the borrower’s convenience.
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“Controlled Environment Agriculture: From Home-Grown to Facilities” is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the SIU Student Center Auditorium.
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During the 6th annual Ag Field Day at SIU researchers presented their findings to farmers and others in the Agriculture industry.Topics included preventing water run-off, testing water quality, double cropping, cover crops and more.
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SIU is having their annual Ag Field Days in Belleville and Carbondale this year
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Local, state leaders celebrate multi-generational family farm