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BAYER UNVEILS OUTCOME-BASED, INPUT PRICING PROGRAM –

Farmers concerned about the rising cost of seed and other inputs have a new tool at their disposal to help offset risk. Bayer unveiled a new pricing model at its … Read More

HEALTHY DIET IMPROVES DEPRESSION IN YOUNG ADULTS, STUDY SAYS –

Not only did eating a healthy diet for three weeks improve depressive symptoms in college-aged young adults, but those who continued the diet for three months kept their improved outlook … Read More

CHICAGO’S ONLY GOAT DAIRY AND OTHER LONGTIME URBAN FARMERS SAY LIVESTOCK ORDINANCE WOULD SHUT THEM DOWN –

An ordinance seeking to put in place more strict regulations, fines and fees for urban farmers and residents that keep chickens, goats, pigs and other livestock, would threaten the existence … Read More

WALL STREET JUMPS AS TRADE DEAL HOPES RISE –

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further trade talks, adding to optimism following a report … Read More

ILLINOIS FIRE OFFICIALS OFFER SAFETY TIPS FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK –

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week, marking the 148th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and providing state fire officials with the … Read More

IT’S BEEN A CRAZY DAY FOR US-CHINA TRADE NEWS — HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW –

Investors’ heads are spinning because of a slew of conflicting headlines related to the U.S.-China trade talks. CNBC gives a breakdown at the link. (CNBC

IDOA EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF HARVEST SAFETY –

Even though it’s been a few weeks since National Farm Safety and Health Week, the Illinois Department of Agriculture director hopes the message to heed cautiously during harvest season has … Read More

AS SEA LEVELS RISE, SO DO ‘GHOST FORESTS’ –

Up and down the mid-Atlantic coast, sea levels are rising rapidly, creating stands of dead trees known as ghost forests. The water is gaining as much as 5 millimeters per … Read More

IRS ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS FORCED TO SELL LIVESTOCK –

Illinois farmers and ranchers in a number of counties may be able to shield themselves from a big tax hit after severe weather forced them to sell off their livestock. … Read More

USDA INVESTS IN RURAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN 13 STATES –

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. … Read More

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