China needs more pork imports than ever as the country grapples with an outbreak of a swine disease — and that could become a business opportunity for U.S. farmers if … Read More

Most farmers are in a race against time to get crops out of fields before the frost and freeze arrives. “It’s been one of those years,” Warren County farmer Jared … Read More

American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton reviews soybean exports during the 2018-2019 marketing year. (Farm Bureau)

America’s foreign agricultural assistance provides significant domestic benefits by boosting demand for U.S. exports while making more food available to U.S. consumers and helping to guard against the import of … Read More

U.S. and China’s “substantial” deal is already looking hazy, especially regarding China’s promise to hike its purchase of agricultural products, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. (CNBC)

In the recent supplemental rule, EPA proposes to base SREs on the three-year average of recommendations by the Department of Energy (DOE), including partial exemptions. This value would be used … Read More

Chinese media representatives and ethanol producers recently visited Gerald Thompson’s family farm near Bloomington. The group learned about Illinois agriculture from area farmers and was specifically interested in the process … Read More

Industry and government officials from 60 countries are meeting with U.S. officials in Washington, D.C., U.S., at the Global Ethanol Summit to learn about changing biofuels policies in countries around … Read More