Fast-growing Beck’s Hybrids will get even bigger in 2015 as the Atlanta, Ind.-based seed company plans to build a research and distribution center in the central Illinois town of Effingham.
Former Illinois Farm Bureau president will take over as Illinois’ next ag chief
While a handful of appointments to top state positions have drawn partisan criticism in Illinois so far in 2015, new Gov. Bruce Rauner’s choice to take over the state’s Department of Agriculture is eliciting praise from all sides of the political spectrum.
App to locate bin extraction tools just one part of rescue
Grain bin entrapments and engulfment make agriculture one of the Illinois' most dangerous industries. The new Illinois Grain Rescue Tube Locator App uses a GPS system to locate the nearest grain rescue tube in emergencies.
Minnesota researcher set to be first ag chief at Huntington University
The university announced the creation of the institute in August 2014, calling it the state’s first faith-based agricultural curriculum. Raymond Porter, named director last month, will begin his duties March 9.
