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2 weeks ago

USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

FBA payments are based on planted acres in 2025, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.

2 weeks ago

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.

4 weeks ago

LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

4 weeks ago

Illinois unveils roadmap to lead the future of food and biomanufacturing

State’s first-in-the-nation Alternative Protein Task Force releases landmark blueprint.

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16 hours ago in Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.

16 hours ago in Sports

Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Dell Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry — will get his No. 30 retired in a ceremony on March 19 when the team plays host to the Orlando Magic.

16 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.