10+ hour, 19+ min ago  (735+ words) SIMPSON, Ill. " The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced a substantial reorganization of the U. S. Forest Service, moving its headquarters to Salt Lake City and closing its existing regional offices. According to the announcement by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the move is designed…...

16+ hour, 19+ min ago  (297+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Elections for the Midwest Dairy corporate and division boards were held during the organization's annual meeting in Kansas City. New members elected by their divisions to the Midwest Dairy corporate board include: " Rita Vander Kooi, Minnesota. " Denise…...

6+ hour, 55+ min ago  (155+ words) There were 4. 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending April 26, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 17% short, 70% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very…...

14+ hour, 39+ min ago  (155+ words) There were 5. 1 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending April 26, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11% very short, 26% short, 53% adequate, and 10% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very…...

17+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1567+ words) The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant. BOURBONNAIS, Ill. " Grow Your Own Bath Sponge will be 6 to 7 p. m. May 11 at Kankakee County Extension, 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais. The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an interesting…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1047+ words) For a host of reasons, Hatzenbuhler and other ranchers across the country are reluctant to grow the national herd " now its smallest in more than 75 years " and until they do so, demand will outweigh supply, and beef prices will likely…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1009+ words) WASHINGTON " The New World screwworm is a devastating pest that is endemic to Central and South America. "We have not had a positive on our side of the border," said Sigrid Johannes, senior executive director of government affairs for the…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (678+ words) WASHINGTON " The focus on all livestock operations should be promoting health rather than preventing disease. "A great way to start is to create a health plan in conjunction with your veterinarian to emphasize prevention of illness or injury," said Caitlin…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (385+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. " Illinois Farm Bureau secured statewide black vulture depredation permits through the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service through Dec. 31. Black vultures are known to prey on young livestock and birthing mothers, causing significant injuries and even death. IFB continues to work…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (874+ words) CHICAGO " Farmland prices are expected to decrease from 1% to 5% this year, according to Illinois professional farm managers. "I would agree with that," said Ray Brownfield, designated managing broker for Peoples Company. "There will always be demand for farmland, but it…...