Sycamore

The DeKalb County History Center is one of five organizations in the United States selected to host the “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

Perennial crops are key tools for regenerative agriculture.

Farmers in northern Illinois are in the epicenter for dealing with corn rootworms in their fields.

The growing season in northern Illinois is expanding. “The growing season over the last 30 years is about 20 days longer and it’s projected to increase by another 15 to 20 days over the next 20 to 30 years,” said Trent Ford, Illinois state climatologist.

Outstanding work by three members of the Sycamore FFA Chapter earned them the honor of national finalists in the Agriscience Fair at the 95th National FFA Convention.