John Deere is planning more layoffs. The Illinois-based company has notified salaried employees that there will be additional global salaried workforce reductions beginning July 24th. The decision is due to declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties. John Deere recently announced hundreds of layoffs of production workers, including in Dubuque, Davenport and East Moline.
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On April 25, local 4-H members took part in the Illinois 4-H State Public Speaking Contest, developing their organization and speech skills in front of a live audience. University of
On April 27, youth from Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties were among the 250 participants in the Illinois 4-H State Livestock Contest. Wendy Ferguson with the University of Illinois Extension
On May 6th, the Illinois Pork Producers Association will be at the Illinois State Capitol to celebrate the commemoration of Senate Resolution 749 and House Resoultion 823 designating May 6th at
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host 14 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.
Water levels on the mid-Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are in a good position going into the month of May. Dan Bowman, a grain merchandiser with ADM, reported in late April
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing $52 million to help state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing and
