It’s not uncommon for many Illinois farmers to ship much, or even all, of their commodities along the Illinois River. “They’re going to need to re-route, predetermine and plan to … Read More
Four dedicated supporters of 4-H and the McLean County Fair received recognition as 2019 Golden and Emerald Clover Award winners. Ruth Poppe was honored as a Golden Clover for serving … Read More
President Trump promised farmers that China’s increasing aggression against U.S. agriculture in the trade war “will not be able to hurt them” – and vowed that “if necessary” he will … Read More
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue told nervous Midwestern farmers on Wednesday that he’s confident that they’ll eventually regain the markets they’ve lost in the Trump administration’s trade war with China. … Read More
A handful of U.S. states are facing significant strains on their water supplies that will only intensify with global heating, according to new rankings. New Mexico tops the list and … Read More
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China surpassed the one-year mark this month since the virus was confirmed there. ASF continues to spread in China and into neighboring … Read More
After months of devastating floods, farmers are now facing another battle, the trade war with China. “They are on the front lines of this trade war,” says Congressperson Adam Kinzinger. … Read More
Amid the ongoing trade war, large restaurant chains in the U.S. are ramping up development in China. Fast-food chains tend to benefit from economic downturns because consumers look for cheaper … Read More
The IDOA’s “Ag Tent” is not the only thing growing at the 2019 Illinois State Fair – a new test plot will offer fairgoers an up-close look at a controversial … Read More
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) formally submitted a framework of principles and policies to combat climate change and spur economic growth to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on Tuesday. … Read More
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