Agriculture

EarthDance Organic farm used a federal program to help pay for a solar array that now provides 87% of the power they need to teach classes and grow vegetables

Lincoln University in Missouri is heading a USDA-funded project researching the commodity, but its prohibition created high hurdles for getting the crop off the ground.

Every day, Missourians pay a small tax with each purchase they make that’s been supporting conservation efforts in the state. And now that Missouri is in a drought alert, those dollars are helping farmers prepare.

President Trump promised increased tariffs on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled own on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and once again China. Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

Farmers say higher prices are essential to grow food that’s good for the environment.

The climate crisis threatens agriculture and calls for a change to the way the Midwest farms.

The 46,000-square-foot facility will be an expansion of the Collinsville Area Vocational Center, which was opened in 1971 and currently provides students from 10 area high schools with dual-credit career training and skill development.

Crop prices have returned to more normal levels this year — down from record highs. As farmers expect less income this year, that's likely to send ripples through the larger agricultural economy.

Today’s agricultural staples are planted into the ground each growing season, but Kernza remains in the ground for years, improving soil conditions.

Financial education is a growing element of 4-H programming.