Illinois Farmer Today

Christmas tree farm spreads holiday cheer

PATTONSBURG, Mo. — A fresh blanket of November snow added to the holiday spirit as Carl Holcomb was getting ready for another year selling Christmas trees on his farm in Daviess County, Missouri.

Environmental group unites businesses, local governments

Brian Campbell is executive director with the Iowa Environmental Council, a nonprofit, nonpartisan alliance of various organization and individuals including county solid waste agencies and conservation boards, the Iowa Farmers Union, hunting organizations and businesses.

Farmers prepare for electrical outages as winter hits

Agriculture has come a long way since the Rural Electrification Act led the way to powering up farms more than 80 years ago. Today virtually every farm in America is fully supplied with electricity.

Bag storage a good ‘temporary’ solution

Storms are an annual threat for farmers and their crop. It is not uncommon to hear stories of grain bins being knocked over or destroyed throughout the growing season, leaving producers in a bind when harvest comes around.

Next demand boost may be aviation fuel

Crop markets took the focus during the final day of Iowa State University’s Pro Ag Outlook.

Study: Which weather affects agriculture the most?

URBANA, Ill. — Changing weather patterns have profound impacts on agricultural production around the world. Higher temperatures, severe drought and other weather events may decrease output in some regions, but effects are often volatile and unpredictable.

Holiday foods need holiday atmosphere

From roasted chestnuts to cookies to hot cocoa, the winter season has many foods and beverages that are synonymous with the holidays. Family and friends often gather around Christmas trees, with music and decorations along with the special foods to send out the year on a happy note.