Tuna Food Research Leads to New Soybean Markets for Illinois Farmers
By Eric Englert
Medill News Service
BLOOMINGTON, IL, June 29 - The Illinois Soybean Association, through a research grant from its association dues, is supporting Mexican tuna...
The Explosive Growth of Illinois’ Wine Industry and Economic Impact
We talk with Cynthia Fleischli, Executive Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners' Association. Over the last 15 years, the Illinois wine industry...
Regulating Massive Animal Farms
From the State Capitol: Imagine finding out that your county government just approved a massive hog farming operation opening up next to your home,...
US Rep Tammy Duckworth (D) Candidate for the US Senate
From Normal: US Congresswoman, Tammy Duckworth addresses the Illinois Agricultural Roundtable, to discuss her policy positions on agriculture, EPA regulations and trade.
US Sen Mark Kirk (R) Candidate for Re-Election, on Ag Issues,...
From Normal: Sen Mark Kirk addresses the Illinois Agricultural Roundtable, to discuss his policy positions on agriculture, and why his re-election is important for...
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D) on Funding a Rebuild of Locks &...
From Springfield: Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-17) tells us what she's hearing are the issues of concern to her voters. And as a member of...
Rep. Davis on the Need to Rebuild Locks and Dams along...
From Springfield: Rep Rodney Davis (R-13th) attended the Illinois State Fair, discussing agriculture policy on a congressional panel. We talk with him on the...
Farmers Fear Fed EPA’s Proposed New Regulations on Waterways
We sit down with Garry Niemeyer, the past President of the National Corn Growers Association, and ask him about why he and other farmers...
Illinois’ Connection to the Founding of Farm Aid
On the 30th Anniversary of Farm Aid, Speaker Joe Alexander tells the story of how Farm Aid began in Illinois, with a series of...
Illinois’ 2014 Bumper Harvest
We talk with Jeff Adkisson of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association, about the great harvest farmers are realizing in 2014 and the role...
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