Hemp growers push back against proposed new regulations
The Illinois Department of Agriculture postponed finalizing stricter hemp regulations after growers raised concerns about licensing and overpolicing.
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Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challenges
Illinois’ cannabis market sees growth and diversity gains, but financial hurdles remain for small businesses entering the industry, according to ...
State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois
Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
INVESTIGATE MIDWEST: Farmers have clamored for the Right to Repair for years. It’s getting little traction in John Deere’s home state
The Farm Bureau agreed not to support R2R legislation in exchange for consumer repair diagnostics. Farmers and repair advocates say ...
State awards local food infrastructure grants as advocates seek program’s extension
Bill calls for $2 million annually to shore up local food supply chains.
Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies
The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm.
‘Grow with Us’ State Fair, butter cow theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure
Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair organizers unveiled the 101st State Fair butter cow Wednesday, an unofficial kickoff of ...
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Wastewater treatment plants improve to combat nutrient runoff
Excess nutrients from runoff of fertilizers used on suburban lawns and golf courses, along with waste from daily use in ...
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Illinois agriculture continues to battle nutrient pollution
Nutrient loss is one of the most serious pollution threats faced in the U.S., causing a Rhode Island-sized dead zone ...
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Nutrient pollution is Illinois’ ‘most widespread’ water problem
Off the southern coast of the U.S., there is an area six times the size of Rhode Island where every ...
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