Illinois

Blake Gerard’s decades-long gamble shows both the potential and barriers for crop diversification in the US Midwest.

The research has uncovered that streams in agricultural areas emit significant amounts of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, primarily due to nitrification processes in agricultural soils.

The lawsuit argues the pollution has caused significant environmental damage, including harmful algae growth. Despite improvements claimed by the poultry industry, the state contends that ongoing and historical waste practices continue to harm the watershed.

The grant will support Innovafeed’s production of insect-based organic fertilizers in Decatur, Illinois. This funding is part of the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), which aims to boost domestic fertilizer production, enhance rural economies, and provide American farmers with sustainable options.

The plant is set to produce 950,000 short tons of ammonia per year.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studies highlight potential for sustainable agriculture.

Billions of cicadas take to the air, creating a sensory overload in the Midwest.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is seeking to support sustainable agriculture by fostering community-led initiatives.

Company reevaluates 300-mile CO2 pipeline route.

Effingham County sees multi-vehicle crash that leads to fatalities and chemical spill, prompting evacuations.

Gardening could become your interesting profession.