The Trump administration is preparing to announce another round of trade aid for those affected by retaliatory tariffs as soon as Thursday. The aid plan could exceed $15 billion and … Read More

The graduated income tax proposal, recreational marijuana and a capital bill are all big issues on the table as the deadline for the spring legislative session quickly approaches. Alignment among … Read More

Sales of California-grown garlic are increasing after decades of losing ground to cheaper Chinese imports. Sales are poised to get even better as Chinese garlic faces higher tariffs, with no … Read More

A few days before Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the grilling season, Vienna Beef has recalled 2,030 pounds of beef hot dogs out of concerns they might contain … Read More

China produces and consumes two-thirds of the world’s pork, but output is plunging as Beijing destroys herds and blocks shipments to stop African swine fever. Importers are filling the gap … Read More

Precipitation the past 12 months (from May 2018 through April) was the wettest yearlong period on record in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition, … Read More

Last year Brazilian soybean shipments to China jumped by almost a third in efforts to fill the void left by soybean imported from the U.S. South American growers may struggle … Read More

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office revealed the details of a long-awaited and sweeping capital plan to key legislators Friday. The plan will invest $41.5 billion over six years and create an … Read More

The Trump administration reached agreements with Canada and Mexico to end U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Friday, removing a major barrier to the three countries’ new trade pact. … Read More

The hog market experienced a brief downturn this month following U.S.-China trade talks, but good opportunity may be ahead. Analysts say the spread of ASF in China will eventually force … Read More