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Illinois farmers

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois farmers focus on economics of sustainability

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Sustainable farming practices in Illinois designed to improve water quality also face a financial test. Through emerging projects like Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, farmers are working to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels in their soil to prevent runoff into what will become the potable water supply. “It’s really been an effort in place since 2015 for our large municipalities and wastewater treatment plants to work alongside agriculture to be able to reduce our nutrient loads […]

todayNovember 21, 2018 16

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Business & Lifestyle

Chicago native bringing Mexican cuisine to European palates

Most people don't reach being a 'citizen of the world'. Considering American adults, 57% of them haven't lived outside their home state. Conversely, 15% of Americans have lived in four or more U.S. states. The amount of Americans who have made a home in multiple countries? Even less. But Chicago born-and-bred chef Rosio Sánchez is on a culinary mission. That mission has brought her to multiple states and countries, landing her in Copenhagen's Meatpacking District in the present day. Her […]

todayOctober 19, 2018 18

persimmon

East Central Illinois Region

Persimmon party returns to Taylorville November 3

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The annual persimmon party jointly presented by the Christian County Historical Society & Museum and the Christian County Genealogical Society will return once again in less than a month. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with various activities taking place throughout the day. The event kicks off with the Little Miss Persimmon pageant, which will take place in front of the historic Morrison house. Kristin Hoganson, University […]

todayOctober 6, 2018 16

milk

Business & Lifestyle

Cargill and others providing extra support for The Great American Milk Drive

How much dairy do you drink or eat every day? Do you take it for granted? Consider that a lot of milk produced on farms doesn't hit supermarket shelves as fresh milk. In fact, a whopping 9% of milk collected on American dairy farms goes solely toward producing ice cream. A very minuscule percentage of fresh milk sold after the farm ends up on food bank shelves, despite it being one of the most requested items. Food banks often serve […]

todaySeptember 4, 2018 7

water

Business & Lifestyle

In like Flint: Kansas lets residents drink contaminated water for years

The Sunflower State is experiencing some drama due to the fact that some Kansas residents recently discovered that they're drinking contaminated water... and have been for a long time. Back in 2011, the state found water that had been tainted by perchloroethylene (PCE), a common chemical used in dry cleaning. According to an explosive report in The Wichita Eagle, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) then waited six years to report and investigate the area; they thought water […]

todaySeptember 4, 2018 5

Business & Lifestyle

Midwestern farmers may stand to lose billions in trade war

ANKENY, Iowa (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Midwestern farmers may expect to lose billions of dollars this year should the trade war continue to escalate between the United States and China. The country imposed $50 billion in tariffs on American exports of soybeans and additional agricultural products Friday in retaliation to tariffs imposed in the States on Chinese imports, which was described by President Donald Trump as combating "unfair practices related to the acquisition of American intellectual property and technology." The two […]

todayJuly 9, 2018 22

Business & Lifestyle

Eight states recall melons citing salmonella outbreak in ongoing investigation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investing a salmonella outbreak in eight states so far, according to the New York Post. Officials now warn residents in these states to discard pre-cut melons linked to the outbreak. Caito Foods LLC has reportedly issued a recall of pre-cut melon packages due to salmonella contamination according to the New York Post. This includes their pre-cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and other medley products sold […]

todayJune 20, 2018 27

Food & Drink News

Aldi Offers New Way to Drink for Your UK Wedding

June is off to a great start, at least for U.K. wine enthusiasts: affordable grocer, Aldi, launched an online wedding service that offers popular, bargain wines for your big day. Aldi's trek into the online shopping world is nothing new; they have been catering to online orders in the U.K. for some time now, but the advent of this affordable wedding service might shake up receptions across the isle. These wine packages offer an affordable alternative for newlyweds looking to […]

todayJune 6, 2018 6

Food & Drink News

The Debate Is Finally Over: Coffee IS Good For You

People -- especially Americans -- love coffee. There are so many conflicting studies, takes, and opinions on whether or not coffee, America’s most popular morning beverage, is actually good for someone’s health. Finally, nutritionists are fully embracing coffee as a means of boosting a person's metabolism and reducing appetite. Though America might pride itself on its coffee obsession -- recent statistics show that American consumers drink 1.6 cups of coffee per day on average -- the U.S. also has a serious […]

todayMay 25, 2018 10

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