Author: Membership

AFBF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

American farmers have continued to persevere through challenges brought on by the coronavirus. But what will happen to farm bill programs without immediate Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) replenishment? What significance … Read More

BEYOND MEAT TO CAPITALIZE ON PLANT-BASED POPULARITY, INTRODUCE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE IN 5,000 NEW LOCATIONS

Beyond Meat will introduce its frozen breakfast sausage patties to nearly 5,000 locations, including retail giants Target, Walmart and Kroger, by the end of September. (FOX Business)

PATCH 22 OPEN FOR HAY AND PONY RIDES, PUMPKIN SALES, PETTING FARM –

In autumn at Patch 22 in Wadsworth, families can take hay and pony rides, feed farm animals and search for the perfect pumpkin. (Chicago Tribune)

USDA TO SURVEY ILLINOIS FARM CHEMICAL USE AND PRODUCTION COSTS –

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will gather information about production practices from soybean producers across Illinois, as part of the 2020 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). … Read More

WINE INDUSTRY AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES SEEKS EXTENSION OF DISASTER PAYMENT PROGRAM

With growers and winemakers facing unprecedented losses from the devastating West Coast wildfires, leaders of 10 wine industry groups are seeking help from Congress to obtain immediate disaster relief. (Paso … Read More

FARMERS START HARVEST EARLY IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Those who spent any time driving around southern Illinois this weekend, likely saw farmers in the field getting an early start to this year’s harvest. (WSIL)

SURGE IN U.S. PORK EXPORTS TO CHINA LED BY BRAZIL’S JBS, CHINA’S WH GROUP

– U.S. pork exports to China have surged beyond pre-trade war levels, led by higher shipments from Brazil’s JBS SA JBSS3.SA and China’s WH Group Ltd 0288.HK, owner of Smithfield … Read More

HOUSE APPROVES STOPGAP SPENDING MEASURE TO AVERT SHUTDOWN

The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to extend federal funding through Dec. 11, while punting the threat of a government shutdown until after the presidential election. The bipartisan vote includes … Read More

LA SALLE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION SELLING FROZEN FAMILY MEALS –

The La Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation will be holding a Prep Freeze Cook party, selling prepared, frozen meals for families. (News Tribune)

USDA EXTENDS WIC FLEXIBILITIES FOR THE REST OF COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY –

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension of more than a dozen flexibilities ensuring participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children will continue to … Read More

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