President Trump’s visit to India includes a state dinner, tens of thousands of cheering onlookers and even a marching band on camels — but a long-awaited trade deal between the … Read More

U.S. ag exports have gained limited traction from President Trump’s ballyhooed trade victories, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is optimistic that demand will improve. “I hope we can show that … Read More

A soil health and conservation study conducted by the American Soybean Association with support from the Walton Family Foundation found that U.S. soybean farmers prioritize conservation in their fields, with … Read More

Right now, all sorts of products aren’t reaching the U.S. because of the coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, officially called COVID-19. Reciprocally, many U.S. agricultural and forestry products … Read More

Dairy supply management is a topic that evokes a lot of emotion. Learn where Farm Bureau stands on the issue. (Hoard’s Dairymen)

The state is preparing to fight an invasive species in northern Illinois again this year. And starting Monday it will hold meetings to explain the Gypsy Moth treatment program. Scott … Read More

When grain is out of condition it’s difficult to handle. Farmers think, “I have to go in” to break up the troublesome grain. That’s not true, says Gary Woodruff, GSI, … Read More

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments under the landmark … Read More

Livestock industry changes compounded by tariffs and market uncertainty challenged FS Total Livestock Services Inc. working to meet customers’ needs in the southern third of Illinois. (FarmWeekNow)

American Farmland Trust is celebrating the success of the Illinois Cover Crop Premium Discount Program, otherwise known as Fall Covers for Spring Savings (FCSS). The FCSS is designed to promote … Read More