Information Needed on Proposed Adams County Livestock OperationIllinois Department of Agriculture officials say they need more information on a proposed livestock facility in Adams County.Bill Shuler
Governor Introduces New Drought Programs in MissouriMo. Gov. Mike Parson introduces two new programs to help Missouri farmers battle the worsening drought. Wes Mitchell
New Agriculture Exhibit Planned for St. Louis Science Center A new $7.3 million permanent exhibit meant to teach how food is produced is coming to the St. Louis Science Center.Associated Press
Man Dies After Being Trapped in Central Illinois Corn DryerPolice in the central Illinois town of Pekin say a man is dead after he became trapped in a corn dryer at a processing plant.Associated Press
Illinois Corn, Soybean Harvests at Halfway MarkThe Illinois Department of Agriculture says that both the corn and soybean harvests are about 50 percent complete.Associated Press
Pumpkins Available For Halloween, but Maybe Not ThanksgivingCrop experts say there should be enough pumpkins for Halloween, but that supplies of canned pumpkin could be scarce by Thanksgiving.Associated Press
Rauner Accepts Resignations of Agriculture, Fair DirectorsIllinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has accepted the resignation of the state's Agriculture Department director and the director of the state fair.Associated Press
Missouri Man Dies in Tractor AccidentA 51-year-old northwest Missouri man died after he was thrown from his tractor when it overturned on a state highway.Associated Press
Extension Service Says Wheat Disease Hurting Missouri Crops The University of Missouri Extension Service says continued wet weather has led to serious problems in the state's wheat fields.Associated Press
Disaster Declaration Sought to Help Flooded Illinois FarmersOfficials with the USDA in Illinois say they'll seek a federal disaster declaration to make farmers eligible for assistance with flood-damaged crops.Associated Press