Wind energy farms are looking to build more turbines in Tazewell County, but some people oppose the idea unless several changes are made to the county’s wind energy ordinance.
Illinois producers are struggling to get corn and soybeans planted this spring. The latest crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows there were 1.5 suitable days for fieldwork last week due to rain and colder temperatures.
Illinois has a long huge history of agriculture and you know as the pioneers came last they stopped here, they loved our soil and before you know it we’re one of the top ag states but let’s not forget this is a business.
By GEOFFREY KAVITI, CHINEDU ASADU and PAUL WISEMAN
While the ripples will be felt by grocery shoppers in wealthy countries, the squeeze on food supplies will land hardest on families in poorer countries.