Sierra Mack-Erb is a design researcher and graduate fellow who surveyed participants of the Citizens' Institute on Rural ...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has secured $7 million in funding from the USDA to launch the Infield Conservation for ...

I-COVER was established by a United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service Regional ...

There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry can provide a multitude of benefits to farmers and landscapes. A new study provides a ...

From renewables to EVs to workforce training, the state's journey toward decarbonization has "a long way to go and a hort time to get there" ...

Undocumented immigrants account for 16% of America’s food supply chain, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 42% of farm workers are lacking legal immigration status.

There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry - the intentional integration of ...

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days.

Sleep is hard to come by because of constant fear and uncertainty. But, she says, it is better than the alternative: “If I go ...

Canada and Mexico are Illinois' top two trading partners. This story will look at trading data between the state and the two ...

Spring in Illinois is a delicate dance with nature! 🌱 From rain to sunshine, weather plays a crucial role in what gets ...

Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in ...