China is warning that an “overreaction” to the coronavirus outbreak, in the form of new trade restrictions, could leave a dent in global economic growth, while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome … Read More

Farmdoc analysts will hold a webinar on February 24th 11 am to 12 pm CST to review the February 20th release of 2019 county yields for corn and soybeans. The … Read More

USDA’s most recent Farm Income Forecast, released Feb. 5, predicted farm income to decline in 2020. USDA’s Farm Income Forecast also predicted farm income to increase in 2020. You read … Read More

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget that includes steep cuts to the Department of Agriculture and federal crop insurance. (Successful Farming)

President Donald Trump’s election-year budget proposes $1 trillion in infrastructure spending, including $25 billion earmarked for rural America, while reprising recommendations for slashing farm programs and nutrition assistance. (Agri-Pulse)

An emboldened President Donald Trump has set his sights on restructuring the more than $1 trillion U.S. trade relationship with the European Union, raising the specter of another major trade … Read More

The latest viral outbreak in China appears to have sapped positive momentum from the commodity markets as it raises human health concerns. (FarmWeekNow)

The two-year trade war between the U.S. and China upended commerce world-wide, slamming the brakes on global trade growth—but also delivering modest benefits to a handful of industries and countries … Read More

More rain and increased temperatures are projected to become the norm in Illinois, the Illinois State Water Survey state climatologist said recently of weather trends and its impact on Illinois … Read More

University of Illinois Economist: “We’ve seen soybean prices running down significantly ever since the phase one trade deal was announced because there was uncertainty about the deal and whether China … Read More