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John Deere collectors display barn finds at Gathering of the Green

John Deere collectors display barn finds at Gathering of the Green

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

By Martha Blum●
Swing to more soybeans in USDA crop predicted

Swing to more soybeans in USDA crop predicted

An acreage swing toward more soybeans and less corn in the upcoming growing season is forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Tom C. Doran●

Grain storage capacity growth stagnant: agricultural economist

After two decades of steady grain storage capacity growth that matched production increases, on-farm and off-farm expansion has become stagnant.

By Tom C. Doran●

Animal cruelty charges in McHenry County could change how backyard rodeos operate across northern Illinois

Officials in several northern Illinois counties say regulating steer-tailing events at backyard rodeos is up to state legislators, but charges filed in McHenry County could prove otherwise

By Payton Felix●

Amboy ag teacher keeps the ship steady

Around half of the over 200 students at Amboy High School are enrolled in at least one class, with enrollment in the agriculture program hovering right around 105 students.

By Jeannine Otto●

Sterling’s Challand Middle School FFA seeds benefits beyond the farm

Most of Julie LeFevre’s seventh-grade agriculture students have had a taste of agriculture education when they get to her classroom. She sees her job as giving students a bigger bite to keep them at the table.

By Jeannine Otto●

House Ag Committee chair talks farm bill timeline

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is optimistic farm bill legislation will get to the full House floor this year, with committee markup beginning March 3.

By Tammie Sloup●