Local vineyards have entered a busy time of year. It’s the traditional grape harvesting season in Illinois. (WSIL)  

Nearly 23% of people with obesity in the United States have reported food insecurity, compared with 15% of people with moderate weight. This association with obesity has doubled since 1999–2000, … Read More

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA) announced a partnership on September 22 during National Farm Safety and Health Week. … Read More

– In such a critical time for the agriculture industry, it is important to understand where our presidential candidates stand on agricultural issues. (Feed & Grain)

The stark economic reality of the pandemic is clear in the statistics of layoffs, closed businesses and reduced consumer spending but it’s particularly harsh when analysing the numbers for food … Read More

Dry weather allowed Illinois farmers to take a bigger bite into this year’s corn harvest last week. (The Telegraph

WGN Radio announced that legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson will retire on December 31, shortly after celebrating his 60th anniversary with the station. (WGN)

Rains led to later-than-usual pumpkin planting in Illinois, but production has been normal, which in turn means supply should be normal. (Abilene Reporter-News)

Fund speculation and irrational hoarding are to blame for a spike in China’s corn prices, agriculture minister Han Changfu told state media on Wednesday. (Bloomberg)

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it had detected new African swine fever outbreaks in six provinces, raising the possibility that the domestic pork shortfall anticipated by year-end … Read More