– American consumers who’ve worked their way through the trove of shelf-stable meals they frantically bought back in March are at it again. This time, food makers are prepared. (Bloomberg) … Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will extend its approval of controversial weedkillers for another five years, a victory for agriculture companies Bayer AG and BASF. (Wall Street Journal)

Earlier this month, Illinois launched a $5 million grant program to help livestock farmers and small meat and poultry plants offset COVID-19 business losses. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is … Read More

EDF Renewables had planned to build 24 turbines in the town of Jefferson near the Illinois border. But the developer has since scrapped plans for the project. (Associated Press

The harvest season in Illinois typically spans from September to November each year. During that time, drivers should be on the lookout for a variety of farm equipment including combines, … Read More

The USDA announced Friday it authorized $500 million to fund a fourth round of food purchases for its Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which delivers fresh produce, dairy, milk … Read More

– China accelerated purchases of U.S. farm products last month, new data shows, but overall it remains far behind on a commitment to buy about $140 billion in specific U.S. … Read More

China is loading up on American corn and soybeans, profits from oilseeds processing have rebounded, and a drought in Brazil is boosting prices. Even the beleaguered biofuels market is improving. … Read More

Earlier this month, Illinois launched a $5 million grant program to help livestock farmers and small meat and poultry plants offset COVID-19 business losses. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is … Read More

New York State is the second leading producer of the tasty fruit in the country. The 8th annual Big Apple Crunch Challenge hopes to encourage folks to buy a New … Read More