The historic wildfires across the western United States, home to the bulk of the country’s vineyards and major producers of crops from apples to zucchini, have ravaged farmers and ranchers … Read More
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture joined Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) to speak with Central Illinois farmers Monday morning. (WREX)
With its new offer of $14 billion in coronavirus relief, the Trump administration could spend $50 billion — quadruple the cost of the auto industry bailout — in less than … Read More
New at-home learning resources are now available to parents and teachers clamoring for content. (Farm Bureau)
Harvest season is officially underway in the Tri-States. Farmers are getting in their combines and heading to the fields to start shelling corn after what they’re calling a decent growing … Read More
The U.S. government is falling behind global rivals when it comes to protecting meatpacking workers from Covid-19 infections, even though the nation’s plants were among the first to confront rampant … Read More
Illinois drivers and workers in the agriculture industry can take safety precautions during the busy fall harvest season, state officials said this week. (U.S. News & World Report
Prices for breeding (weaner) piglets in Germany have fallen sharply in past weeks following the discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in the country, traders said on … Read More
Soybean prices have surged to their highest levels in more than two years, driven by heavy buying from Chinese importers. (Wall Street Journal)
The federal government said Friday that it will give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they have experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because … Read More
