Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

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The first-year Hoosiers coach left an impression on fans meeting him for the first time. He brought his staff with him and ...

Four transformative community leaders will be recognized Thursday at the 41st annual Mercy Heritage Awards. Mark Shoemaker, ...

The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.

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In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt floors.

Farmers in Iowa had a productive week as warmer and drier conditions allowed plenty of time for in-the-field activities.

A federal program conditions aid on wetland protections. A judge dismissed an Iowan's suit claiming that's an unlawful taking of his land.