Agriculture and Conservation

Soil and water conservation districts aren't high-profile agencies, but they fill an important niche in supporting Illinois agriculture. Major funding cuts in the new state budget may noticeably hamper those efforts.

Exposition Gardens is looking to jump start an agricultural learning space on its acreage.Expo Gardens Board President Erica Abenroth said she and her…

A Springfield farmer who's served in the Illinois House of Representatives for 20 years is Gov. Bruce Rauner's choice for director of the Department of…