
Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand
When Steve Stierwalt studied agriculture at the University of Illinois in the 1970s, soil health wasn’t commonly taught or discussed. Faculty often …

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Ghana and Guinea might have a chance at being represented in the Vatican. Though the Catholic church is mourning the death of Pope Francis, questions …
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Musk says time commitment to DOGE will 'drop significantly' as focus returns to Tesla
Tesla reported dismal earnings and warned that politics and Trump's tariff policies would take a toll on the company. Musk said he would advocate for lower tariffs. Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday that he will begin dedicating more time to Tesla and less to his work with the Trump …
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New Jersey forest fire prompts thousands of evacuations and closes a major highway
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey on Tuesday forced thousands of people to evacuate and closed a stretch of a major highway. The Garden State Parkway, one of New Jersey’s busiest highways, was closed between Barnegat and Lacey townships, according to the New …
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Managing tomato diseases in Illinois
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Tomatoes are growing in popularity as a crop in Illinois. “It’s becoming a tomato state,” said University of Illinois …
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Drinking red juice could help unblock arteries with high cholesterol
Experts have claimed that a glass of tomato juice in the morning could be beneficial in fighting high cholesterol. It could also help ward off other …
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Big Ten faculties call for a NATO-style alliance to blunt Trump attacks
Faculties at Big Ten universities are proposing a mutual defense pact as a way to blunt the Trump administration’s aggressive posture toward higher …