Agriculture

COFCO, a Chinese company, bought its U.S. partner's stake in a grain terminal in Cahokia Heights along the Mississippi River. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost and Nikki Budzinski think the sale could threaten national security.

One year away from a federal deadline to reduce nutrient runoff into the Gulf of Mexico by 20%, increases in tile drainage, livestock and fertilizer use have made success unlikely.

Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in the U.S., but some new solar installations are taking over productive farm ground. Scientists are trying to develop ways to get both calories and kilowatts from the same land, but it's not as easy as it might seem.

There are still no confirmed cases of the H5N1 influenza virus in Illinois' dairy livestock after the federal government enacted mandatory testing and reporting for interstate travel.

This year saw one of the wettest Aprils on record in Missouri, which is welcome during the state’s ongoing drought.

In the year since a nonprofit was established to run the innovation district, it’s made strides to build out more real estate and solidify St. Louis’ position as a leader in the plant sciences and agriculture sectors.

As the country tries to meet its climate goals, tackling emissions from farming will be key. Biochar, one climate-smart agriculture strategy, sequesters carbon while recycling agricultural waste and improving soil.

The U.S. Farm Bureau agreed not to support right to repair legislation in exchange for consumer repair diagnostics. Farmers and repair advocates say the tools fall short.

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.

Student membership in the agriculture organization FFA is at an all-time high, yet the average age of farmers is rising and there are fewer farms in the U.S. than ever before. What do these shifting populations say about the future of agriculture?