Illinois and Indiana farms playing planting catch-up
What began as an excellent start for most growers in the Midwest quickly turned into a sloppy mess for Illinois and Indiana farmers, as significant amounts of rain in late April and early May put some crops already in the ground at risk of disease.
Senate mulls bill to protect farm workers after ICE arrests
As farmers across the country face the threat of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) swooping in and removing undocumented farm workers, a handful of federal lawmakers have filed legislation to protect them and millions of other illegal immigrants.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative on a bipartisan vote despite complaints from some Republicans that the administration has an “ongoing, incoherent and inconsistent trade message.”
Illinois collector basking in lifelong love of IH tractors
Dan and Denise Lowe live in Irwin, Ill., where along with Dan’s brother and daughter they serve as officers for the town. Triangle Diesel, which Dan and his brother David own, was started with their father Francis, better known as Fran.
