The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will take place Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road in Freeport.

Alec Wetzell of Franklin Grove and Kim Ewald of Compton were selected to participate after winning the District Discussion Meet.

The Ogle County Board voted 13-11 Tuesday to approve a special use permit for a solar project in Haldane, between Forreston and Polo, following a lawsuit filed by the petitioner.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is implementing its sixth year of the popular Fall Covers for Spring Savings program.

With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.

According to the Illinois Wheat Association, the wheat checkoff program will feature four core components: Research, promotion, economic well-being and policy.

Illinois and Indiana had the highest amount of agricultural land lost to development in the Midwest over a 20-year period.

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Chuck and Diane Bos' giant Aultman and Taylor kerosene powered antique tractor was one of the vintage pieces of equipment at the Bos Bros. Historical Farm.

Attendees can raise funds for agriculture-related scholarships, discuss agricultural issues and celebrate Sauk Valley agriculture.