The new European Union Packaging Directive requires 65% of all packaging to be recyclable by 2025, with that number increasing to 70% by 2030. This means that U.S. farmers who … Read More

“It’s different scales of production in England versus the U.S., but we face a lot of similar issues,” said Molly Rosentreter, a Macoupin County Farm Bureau Board member. Rosentreter participated … Read More

Livestock regulations, labor shortages and policy changes are common issues between U.S. and UK farmers. The two parties had an opportunity to discuss how they are addressing these challenges when … Read More

Producers now have until July 14 to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). Farmers should contact their local FSA office to … Read More

Kelly Estes, state agriculture pest survey coordinator at the Illinois Natural History Survey, talks to RFD Radio’s Jim Taylor about how the dry conditions are affecting the pests in Illinois. … Read More

The “premier event for ag retail advisers and agronomists” is June 27-28 at Union Station in St. Louis. Precision agriculture, environmental stewardship, sustainability and product innovation will be the four … Read More

U.S. beef demand has never been better. Quality and variety — that’s what now matters to global beef consumers, says John Herath, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) communications director. With … Read More

Dave Duzan was elected president at Illinois Beef Association’s annual meeting June 6 in Springfield. Under Duzan’s leadership, IBA plans to continue their work on animal health, disease preparedness programs … Read More

What’s weather got to do with the markets? Everything this week. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson explains the ups and downs of the markets as the … Read More

Farmers can learn more about regenerative agriculture during a field day that begins at 9:30 a.m. June 25 at the University of Illinois Dudley Smith Farm, Pana. Find out how … Read More