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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said earlier this month that economic aid payments Congress approved late last year are on the way. But with days left before the deadline, some farmers are anxiously waiting.

A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit in Iowa that supports soil and water quality.

A Central Illinois agriculture technology company is focusing on automation and efficiency for the future of farming.

Natural Fiber Welding could receive 1 million British pounds from Prince William's Earthshot Prize. The company is a finalist for the prize.

Scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab are concocting a new solution to a problem that's long plagued the ethanol production process.

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.

The closure of small-town grocery stores across the Midwest leaves communities with a hole to fill. A family in rural Benson is building a way to help.

As the first major post-harvest farm show of the season in the Midwest, farmers look forward to seeing the newest offerings from the larger tractor manufacturers that will be available the following season.

If you've been traveling on rural roads recently, you may have found yourself behind a tractor hauling a bin full of corn or soybeans. Or maybe you've seen a cloud of dust moving through a field. These are tell-tale signs harvest season is underway.

The impact of low corn yield on the rural economy can be significant, according to the USDA.