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ANALYSTS PREDICT LOWEST U.S. CORN YIELD IN 7 YEARS

This year’s crops will see the lowest corn yield in seven years and the lowest soybean yield in six years, according to AccuWeather’s latest analysis of crop production. AccuWeather analysts … Read More

FARMERS ADVISED TO ORDER COVER CROP SEED NOW

Farmers are finding a go-to alternative for this growing season is in short supply with rising prices and the peak season ahead. Experts recommend farmers place orders now if they … Read More

FARMERS ARE PLANNING FOR ILLINOIS RIVER SHUTDOWN NEXT YEAR

It’s not uncommon for many Illinois farmers to ship much, or even all, of their commodities along the Illinois River. “They’re going to need to re-route, predetermine and plan to … Read More

2019 Golden Clover Winners

Four dedicated supporters of 4-H and the McLean County Fair received recognition as 2019 Golden and Emerald Clover Award winners. Ruth Poppe was honored as a Golden Clover for serving … Read More

TRUMP PROMISES MORE AID FOR FARMERS IN 2020 ‘IF NECESSARY’

President Trump promised farmers that China’s increasing aggression against U.S. agriculture in the trade war “will not be able to hurt them” – and vowed that “if necessary” he will … Read More

PERDUE: US FARMERS WILL REGAIN MARKETS LOST IN TRADE WAR

U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue told nervous Midwestern farmers on Wednesday that he’s confident that they’ll eventually regain the markets they’ve lost in the Trump administration’s trade war with China. … Read More

US STATES FACE WATER CRISIS AS GLOBAL HEATING INCREASES STRAIN ON SUPPLIES

A handful of U.S. states are facing significant strains on their water supplies that will only intensify with global heating, according to new rankings. New Mexico tops the list and … Read More

WORST MIGHT BE YET TO COME FOR CHINA’S ASF OUTBREAK

The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China surpassed the one-year mark this month since the virus was confirmed there. ASF continues to spread in China and into neighboring … Read More

FARMERS MEET WITH REP. KINZINGER TO EXPRESS CONCERNS

After months of devastating floods, farmers are now facing another battle, the trade war with China. “They are on the front lines of this trade war,” says Congressperson Adam Kinzinger. … Read More

US RESTAURANT CHAINS LOOK TO CHINA FOR SALES GROWTH

Amid the ongoing trade war, large restaurant chains in the U.S. are ramping up development in China. Fast-food chains tend to benefit from economic downturns because consumers look for cheaper … Read More

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