The temperature trend might shift this month to more winter-like conditions, but the outlook for the precipitation pattern appears to be more of the same. Ag meteorologist Mike McClellan predicts … Read More

In spite of the goodwill generated after the approved U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. Mexico responded to a letter from the top … Read More

The White House is out with a new plan for addressing drug addiction in rural areas, and farm group leaders are hopeful the news will lead to a better approach … Read More

Many of the Agriculture Department’s biggest policy moves have faced sharp questions about the data and analysis underlying the proposed changes, from its crackdown on food stamps to the relocation … Read More

While well below historical highs, Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies in 2019 increased by nearly 20% from the previous year, according to recently released data from the U.S. Courts. Compared … Read More

The national and Illinois Farmer Veteran Coalitions praised country artist Brantley Gilbert’s decision to buy food produced by a farmer veteran to cater meals during his 25-city tour. Gilbert’s agents … Read More

The Environmental Protection Agency reaffirms that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, is safe to use and unlikely to cause cancer. (Agri-Pulse)

Environmental provisions are a major focus of House Democrats’ new infrastructure plan, which includes proposals relating to water, electric vehicles and rail investments. (The Hill)

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Wednesday he does not know whether China’s coronavirus outbreak will upset Beijing’s pledge to radically increase purchases of American farm goods as part … Read More

During the biggest game in football, IL Corn is going on offense to remind consumers around the state that Illinois runs on homegrown corn. Viewers in major Illinois TV markets … Read More