Farm Life
A deeper look at all aspects of Illinois agriculture.
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Why So Many Farmers Are Using Drones
Farmers use drones to monitor farm conditions, gather data and manage farm operations.
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How Digital Tools Have Revolutionized Illinois Apple Orchards
Orchards around Illinois harness digital tools to grow their business and better market their products.
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Harvest Season Through the Eyes of a Child
A mother looks at the soybean harvest through the eyes of her son, who loves spending time with...
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Ask a Farmer: What do Farmers do in the Fall?
Farmer Ryan Zelhart of Macon County talks about what goes on in the life of a farmer during...
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4 Dairy Questions Answered, From Antibiotics to Cow Tipping
Dairy farmer Linda Drendel answers questions from Chicago-area moms about antibiotics and hormones in milk and how she...
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Cousins Bond on and off Farm
For kids, going to the farm involves much more than just farm chores. It often means spending time...
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Why Lavender Fans are Flocking to Shawnee Hills Lavender (VIDEO)
Fresh, pretty lavender is ready for the picking at this Shawnee Hills agritourism hot spot.
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3 Illinois Breweries and Distilleries Going Farm to Pint
A generation of young farmers is brewing up new ways to diversify their family operations.
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A Farmer’s Bitter Pill
Health insurance premiums are not easy to swallow.
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How Do You Balance Farm Work, Off-Farm Jobs, Children and Farm Bureau Involvement?
We asked an Illinois farmer how she balances all facets of her life.
