The U.S.-China trade pact signed a year ago is being credited for improving business conditions for some American companies, even if a cornerstone of the deal—China’s commitment to greatly increase … Read More
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates owns 242,000 acres of farmland, making him America’s biggest farmland owner. His investment in farming may be connected to his investments in climate change … Read More
Indoor dining will be allowed in the 20-county north-central region of Illinois under the state’s coronavirus recovery plan, officials announced Sunday. (The Pantagraph)
This year is the first year of a new label for XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium used in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. The registrations approved last October by the Environmental Protection … Read More
The number of hemp processors in Illinois doubled over the last year as the new industry tries to establish itself in a state that’s already an agricultural powerhouse. (Hemp Industry … Read More
Through actions in areas such as farming practices, packaging materials and delivery vehicles, PepsiCo, Inc. plans to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 when compared against a … Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday said contract poultry and hog growers are eligible to receive relief funds through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday nominated five deputies to serve in the second spots of federal agencies, rounding out leadership that can take over governing after he is inaugurated on … Read More
Researchers are looking at how COVID stressors, including food insecurity are affecting families. (WFMZ)
Bindi, a 5-year-old Australian shepherd owned by New York Farm Bureau member Sonja Galley, was named the 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year at this year’s American Farm … Read More
