Farm Life
A deeper look at all aspects of Illinois agriculture.
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Porktober: Time to Salute Pork
Pork represents the world’s most widely eaten meat, and Illinois ranks No. 4 in the United States for...
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Harvest Routine Brings Normalcy During Pandemic
"I hold out hope that the upcoming harvest season delivers a 60-day dose of normalcy, seldom felt since...
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Corn Connection: A Crop Ingrained in Lifestyle
Farmers throughout Illinois share a connection to corn. We grow it, talk about it, and drive around just...
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How Farmers Are Adapting to the Coronavirus Pandemic
This year’s coronavirus pandemic put a remarkable strain on the agriculture industry, prompting farmers across the country to...
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Ag in the Classroom Delivers Pre-K-12 Education
While high schools commonly employ full-time agriculture teachers, Illinois Ag in the Classroom provides agriculture lessons tailored to...
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Roots Run Deep in the Garden
Early gardening moments sowed a deep-rooted passion for growing fruits and vegetables.
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Raise a Glass to June Dairy Month
Worthy of celebration, dairymen represent some of the most committed farm families in America.
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Planting Presses Through Another Unprecedented Season
We now begin another historic planting season with challenges beyond our control. And as a business deemed essential,...
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A Fondness for 4-H Fairs
A reflection on childhood memories of 4-H fairs and the joy a mother feels being able to pass...
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Farm Stewardship Celebrated on Earth Day
The world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April, a time when Illinois farmers work with...
