At first glance, weeds appear to be pests. Diving deeper, they are only trying their best to promote plant succession.

Many farmers are moving into their post-emergence weed management plans. University of Illinois Extension weed scientist ...

A UN report notes that corn, wheat and rice crops have decreased by 5% over the last 60 years. An MIT study reveals that corn does not benefit from the “CO2 fertilization effect” which allows plants ...

Dust storms can occur anywhere there’s loose soil and wind. Along with Illinois, states including Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, ...

MUNSTER — Gov. Mike Braun will seek federal approval for Indiana to charge tolls to motorists traveling existing interstate highways in the 'Crossroads of America.' The Republican chief ...

It’s been said that a weed is just a plant growing where you don’t want it to. Some are aggressive to the point of being invasive, while others have redeeming qualities you might want to ...

Beginning next summer, the county will begin building a new flood plain upstream from the 150 homes off Mullan Road. The federal government has given its environmental stamp of approval ...

Illinois lawmakers consider a toll hike and other measures to address an expected $771 million financial shortfall for Chicago-area public transit.