December 21, 2025

A new initiative designed to bridge the gap between farmers and partner companies who need their input will be rolled out in early 2026.


When a Chicago native Andrea Padilla, a senior agriculture major, returned to higher education after a decade-long hiatus, she didn’t expect her path to lead through Western Illinois University’s agricultural research fields — or to a first-place national research award.


Members of the Western Illinois University Professional Agriculture Students earned seven awards at the Fall 2025 PAS Conference.




China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport.



Zorina fungicide has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals.