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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICES ISSUES CURRENT CROP PROGRESS REPORTS –

The National Agricultural Statistics Service has issued its current ag prices and Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Reports for the weeks ending July 26 and Aug. 2. (Journal Gazette & … Read More

USDA REVAMPS FOOD BOX SELECTION PROCESS –

As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing a third round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, to spend the full $3 billion approved for … Read More

ECONOMIST: ETHANOL INDUSTRY ‘IS IN WORSE SHAPE THAN WE THOUGHT’ –

The ethanol industry’s losses have been more severe than economists originally predicted, an Iowa State University economist said. (Omaha World-Herald)  

REPORTS OUTLINE SERIES OF ECONOMIC STRUGGLES CONTINUE IN AGRICULTURE –

As agriculture continues to grapple with the fallout from the COVID-19 economic shutdown, recent reports suggest the industry will see financial pressure for the remainder of 2020. (DTN)

REPORTS OUTLINE SERIES OF ECONOMIC STRUGGLES CONTINUE IN AGRICULTURE –

As agriculture continues to grapple with the fallout from the COVID-19 economic shutdown, recent reports suggest the industry will see financial pressure for the remainder of 2020. (DTN)

USDA CONFIRMS US SOYBEAN SALES TO CHINA AS TRADE TENSIONS RISE –

 Private exporters sold 192,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans to China, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, the first confirmed sales of U.S. oilseeds to the world’s top soy … Read More

IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

Looking for updated customer guidelines and signage recommendations for operating an agritourism business during the pandemic? Check out the resource guides put together by Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Specialty Growers … Read More

DISTILLERIES RACED TO MAKE HAND SANITIZER FOR THE PANDEMIC. NO LONGER. –

More than 800 craft distillers across the United States leapt into action to help in the first wave of the pandemic, urged on by federal agencies. But many are now … Read More

WHAT COVID-19 SHOULD TEACH US ABOUT FOOD: FLORIDA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER –

COVID-19 has upended many facets of American life. We’ve seen stadiums, movie theatres, theme parks, schools and libraries empty practically overnight. We’ve learned the value of human closeness by having … Read More

PERDUE SAYS EU “GREEN DEAL” COULD UNDERMINE TRADE TALKS WITH THE U.S. –

 USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue says the European Union’s recently-published EU “Green Deal” strategies could “undermine trade and affect the viability of EU farmers.” (KRVN)  

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