The combination of lower yields, compared to recent seasons, and stagnant commodity prices pressured farm returns again this year. (FarmWeekNow)

President Donald Trump plans to sign the “phase one” trade deal with China at the White House on Jan. 15. (CNBC)

For three days in March, a perfect storm unfolded across the state of Nebraska. Heavy rains, abnormal for that time of year, pounded the frozen ground and immediately ran into … Read More

President Trump’s trade deal with Beijing leaves untouched the marriage of business and government known as China Inc. that American executives for nearly two decades have said tilted global markets … Read More

Kirby Wagner is calling for backup from the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation to help him conduct Illinois Farm Bureau’s upcoming On the Road seminars. (FarmWeekNow)  

Richland, Lawrence and Crawford County Farm Bureaus kicking off first of several Embarras Watershed meetings on January 7, thanks to an IFB Nutrient Stewardship Grant. (FarmWeekNow)

The Agriculture Department is clarifying labeling requirements for meat and poultry products, including for claims that animals are “grass-fed” or treated without antibiotics or hormones. (Agri-Pulse)  

China’s Commerce Ministry has “proactively dealt with” trade frictions with the United States this year, it said on Sunday after an annual work conference. (Reuters)

China could restart purchasing U.S. ethanol by lifting of waiving trade war tariffs on the fuel. Importing ethanol would help China expand the blend of cleaner fuel into the world’s … Read More

– Agricultural, industry and political leaders are lauding U.S. House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying it’s a boon to Illinois farmers and manufacturers. (Herald & Review