SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is ...

Amidst the annual holiday boom in turkey sales, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing a new rule to reduce salmonella in poultry. That's a laudable goal, but the actual ...

Thanksgiving has a reputation for being a relaxing transition between two of the year’s most anticipated holidays. But for people in the poultry business, this easy-going perception isn’t on the table ...

Chris Williams and his brother have plans to open a farm on family property in Century in Escambia County and sell homegrown chicken products. Chris’ brother, Travis, already operates a successful ...

Legislation would allow farmers to sell their poultry at farmers markets, roadside stands and through delivery By GRACE FRIEDMAN Medill Illinois News Bureau [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — ...