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Governor signs comprehensive hydraulic fracturing law
Hydraulic fracturing will begin soon in Illinois.
Illinois corn is 99 percent planted
The latest weekly update from the Illinois Ag Statistics Service finds corn in Illinois is 99 percent planted and soybeans are 94 percent planted.
Ag and Transportation Industry Collaborate at Summit
Ag and Transportation Industry Collaborate at ISA Summit
Barge tax hike seen as down payment on cheaper shipping
When the House takes up WRDA, they will be looking at a barge fuel tax.
State needs, relies on mix of energy sources
Illinois uses a mix of energy sources for its electricity, heat, and transportation.
Flider: FDA extends blending of aflatoxin-contaminated corn
Seven Illinois elevators will be able to continue to blend aflatoxin-contaminated corn until Sept. 1.
Senate clears farm bill: Crop insurance, bioenergy House targets?
The House moves to take up debate on the farm bill and many things will be discussed.
Ag Roundtable gains perspective of EIU's renewable energy
Eastern Illinois University's focus on renewable energy sparks interest and new degree programs.
U.S. pork producers want choice of production practices
Sow housing systems and medical treatment were hot topics at the World Pork Expo.
Federal aid approved for remaining counties
Aid approved for remaining 15 disaster declared counties.





















