News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.
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
Farmers and ranchers have 60 additional days to comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to take the gray wolf off the endangered species list. With 5,000-plus gray … Read More
Issues of public safety, social justice and additional revenue for the state concerning recreational marijuana legalization faced a stiff line of questioning at a Wednesday legislative hearing. Measures in the … Read More
The Trump administration’s second package of aid for U.S. farmers hit by the trade war with China is expected to total $15 billion to $20 billion and involve direct payments, … Read More
Soybean growers have until May 31 to request a referendum to vote on continuation of the soybean checkoff program. Growers may request the referendum at the county Farm Service Agency … Read More
Farmers, lawmakers business execs and global investors alike looked to President Trump for clues on how long the trade showdown with China could last. Trump suggested Monday that the standoff … Read More
The Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 would help more family farmers avoid liquidation or foreclosure, allowing them to stay in operation, the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers … Read More
Truck drivers have been busy moving grain and livestock out of harm’s way and sand and rock into flooded areas across the state. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared an emergency … Read More
As planting delays continue to keep farmers out of their fields, with some confronted with standing water or weed issues, University of Illinois agronomist Emerson Nafziger cautions farmers not to … Read More
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue picked up his BBQ tongs Monday while visiting Tokyo to express his hope for a fair trade deal between the U.S. and Japan. “From my … Read More
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