Heather Schlitz

Commodities trading and agriculture coverage

Restaurants and food industry trends, dairy producers to grocers

US agriculture, farm economy, and farm debt coverage; working on book

Executive editor and writer with experience in business to business and consumer publishing.

Agricultural stories shaping the Midwest's farming and agri-business sector

Seasonal correspondent for High Plains Journal, focusing on regional topics

Experienced reporter with a background in conducting workshops, writing monthly articles, and creating newsletters focused on agriculture.

Agriculture education and farming with reporting experience

Senior reporter focused on data and economic analysis impacting farmers and agribusinesses.

Focus on agricultural communications and food insecurity topics

Agriculture-related articles and columns, social media content

Agriculture reporting and related topics in Chicago and U.S. agriculture sector

Agriculture topics and communication in the agriculture sector

General assignment editor with experience in regional editing and agriculture content

Media critic and journalist writing about journalism, providing insightful media critiques.

Senior correspondent and podcast co-host focused on Catholic news and issues

Freelance writer and journalist specializing in organic agriculture. Nearly 25 years experience as a reporter at the Journal Star in Peoria, Illinois. Skilled in agricultural reporting and freelance journalism.

Evening anchor and agriculture reporting focused on farming and rural issues

Farming, agriculture, ag innovation, and agtech content

Beth Hoffman is a journalist with thirty years of experience covering food and agriculture. She is also a beginning farmer managing nearly 570 acres in Iowa. Her expertise bridges agricultural practice and media coverage.

Experienced in pest management industry reporting, editing, and digital strategy

Associate editor focused on agriculture-related content and industry trends

Agriculture reporting with experience at USA Today Network and Law360

Agricultural communications and agri news reporting expertise

Business, investment, Scandinavia, history, and environmental topics

Food and music journalism, creative writing, editing experience

Experienced reporter, writer, newsletter editor, and publicist with diverse media skills

Livestock and agricultural industry content with editorial experience

Media relations specialist; former government reporter; Illinois-focused political content

People, places, and science topics with a focus on science communication