Not what you want to hear, but U.S. farm debt continues to increase. Many farmers who were happy to turn the page on 2019 unfortunately face many of the same challenges on their balance sheets for 2020. (FarmWeekNow)

The Illinois Department of Agriculture reminds all farm workers to stay safe when working in and around grain bins as part of Grain Bin Safety Week Feb. 16-22. (The Telegraph

The next 10 years could bring very little in the way of increased net return on corn and soybeans, according to the USDA’s long-term projections released Friday. (Successful Farming

The trade dispute with China, a disease that halved its hog herd, and thus the demand for U.S. grains to feed them, and robust competition from South America all have had Illinois soybean farmers dealing with a reduction in demand. (The Center Square)  

China has approved the import of all poultry products from the United States, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on its website on Monday, including breeding birds in addition to poultry meat approved late last year. (Reuters)

A new generation of autonomous robots is helping plant breeders shape the crops of tomorrow. (The New York Times)