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Agricultural trade deficit could soon reach record highs. Is there cause for concern?
St. Clair County farmer Chris Otten recently spoke with St. Louis Public Radio about the U.S.'s projected $20 billion agricultural trade deficit.
Published January 3, 2024 Source: St. Louis Public Radio | Tags: news article, feature article, farmer feature, trade -
Stress Runs High in Agriculture, Especially for Women
McLean County farmers Jaqueline Witte and Rachel Fulton recently spoke with WGLT about mental health stressors in agriculture. WGLT reports that studies have shown mental health conditions are common among agriculture professionals and thei…
Published September 26, 2023 Source: WGLT | Tags: news article, feature article, farmer feature, mental health -
It's slim pickings for southern Illinois peaches this year -- and you'll pay more
Southern Illinois farmers Austin Flamm and Chris Eckert spoke with St. Louis NPR about how an unexpected cold spell in late December knocked out the majority of their peach crop.
Published July 26, 2023 Source: St. Louis Public Radio | Tags: farmer feature, orchard, peach shortage, weather, feature article, news story -
Central Illinois Farmers Optimistic but Wary of Rising Costs as Planting Season Begins
Central Illinois Farmers in McLean, Tazewell, and DeWitt Counties spoke with The Pantagraph about rising input costs as planting season kicks off.
Published April 15, 2023 Source: The Pantagraph | Tags: farmer interview, farmer perspective, feature article, planting, spring planting -
Prime Conditions Usher in Start of Planting Season for Central Illinois Farmers
Central Illinois farmers in Macon, Shelby, and DeWitt counties spoke with the Herald & Review in Decatur about spring planting conditions.
Published April 15, 2023 Source: Herald & Review | Tags: Farmer interview, farmer perspective, feature article, spring planting, planting -
The Future of Farming
Farmers Joe Pickrell and Steve Turner discuss ongoing nutrient loss reduction strategy projects and practices around the state with Illinois Times.
Published April 7, 2023 Source: Illinois Times | Tags: farmer feature, farmer perspective, feature article, NLRS, water quality, nutrient stewardship -
For Illinois Farmers, Corn Dispute with Mexico Raises Concerns
Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan spoke with Lee Enterprises' Herald & Review about Mexico's GMO corn ban.
Published March 26, 2023 Source: Herald & Review | Tags: farmer perspective, farmer interview, feature article, Mexico GMO Corn Ban -
New Illinois State Energy Project Standards Welcomed by Some, Resisted by Others
Robert Klemm, a farmer in DeWitt County, spoke with the Herald & Review in Decatur about concerns regarding new state-wide standards for wind and solar projects.
Published February 11, 2023 Source: The Herald & Review | Tags: farmer perspective, feature article, renewable energy