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EPIDEMIC IN CHINA COULD HIT FARMERS IN ILLINOIS

The trade dispute with China, a disease that halved its hog herd, and thus the demand for U.S. grains to feed them, and robust competition from South America all have … Read More

CHINA APPROVES IMPORTS OF LIVE POULTRY FROM U.S

China has approved the import of all poultry products from the United States, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on its website on Monday, including breeding birds in … Read More

A GROWING PRESENCE ON THE FARM: ROBOTS –

A new generation of autonomous robots is helping plant breeders shape the crops of tomorrow. (The New York Times)

TRUMP AGAIN PROPOSES LARGE CUTS IN CROP INSURANCE –

Three weeks after President Trump boasted of protecting crop insurance in the 2018 Farm Bill, the White House proposed a 31% cut in the federally subsidized program. The cuts, part … Read More

FARM CREDIT REGULATOR SAYS IT’S TOO SOON TO TELL WHETHER 2020 MFP NEEDED –

The top regulator for the nation’s Farm Credit banks says while agricultural loan quality has deteriorated somewhat, it’s too early to know whether producers will need additional Market Facilitation Program … Read More

LAND VALUES STEADY DESPITE INCOME CHALLENGES –

Farmers continue to feel an economic pinch caused by lower commodity prices and higher input costs. (FarmWeekNow)

TRADE WAR FARMERS TO TRUMP: ‘SHOW ME THE MONEY’ –

China has promised to buy more farm commodities in their phase one trade agreement. And that takes Washington off the hook from the billions it has spent helping farms impacted … Read More

REVIEWING ARC, PLC AND SCO COMMODITY SAFETY NET PROGRAMS –

For farmers with base acres and eligibility to participate in Title I commodity safety net programs, the deadline for election and enrollment of covered commodities such as corn, soybeans, wheat, … Read More

PRESIDENT’S BUDGET DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR AGRICULTURE –

The Trump administration has delivered its proposed budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year to Congress. Without any surprise, it was described as “dead on arrival.” (Herald & Review)

VETERANS WHO’VE FOUND SOLACE IN FARMING CALL OTHERS TO FOLLOW SUIT –

Generational farms are slowly fading away as the younger generation choose other jobs. Some military veterans, on the other hand, are finding their way into the farm industry. Current veterans … Read More

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