Category: Agriculture News

News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.

THE ERA OF BIG BEEF MAY BE OVER AS AMERICANS TURN TO SMALL-SCALE BUTCHERS IN THE PANDEMIC

The coronavirus is already having a massive impact on the way Americans get their meat — and even bigger changes could be coming in the future. (Business Insider)

ILLINOIS’ MARQUEE FALL FRUIT FITS THE BILL FOR TASTE, NUTRITION AND VERSATILITY

Pumpkins are one of the few fruits that are known as much for their appearance as their culinary characteristics. The Illinois crop has been good, but not great this year. … Read More

CHINA’S CONSUMER PRICES HEAD FOR DEFLATION AS PORK PRICES SLUMP

– China’s consumer inflation threatens to drop below zero in coming months as pork prices reverse trend from last year’s surge. (Bloomberg)

AMERICA’S PUMPKIN QUEEN” SARAH FREY DETAILS NEW MEMOIR –

A southern Illinois farmer is sharing her story with the world. Sarah Frey took over her family’s farm in Wayne County at the age of 16 and turned it into … Read More

OPINION: GIVING THANKS

This Thanksgiving all of us in the United States need to look at all we have been given and be thankful. Without a doubt that includes our great system of … Read More

ESSENTIAL AGRICULTURE WORKERS HAVE BEEN HIT DEVASTATINGLY HARD BY THE CORONAVIRUS

The Hispanic population has been disproportionately hit by COVID-19. It’s a group that’s been essential, responsible for harvesting the food America consumes. (CBS News 8)

USDA CUTS CORN, SOY STOCKS VIEW AS HARVEST OUTLOOK FALLS

U.S. corn and soybean stockpiles will be smaller than previously forecast due to reduced harvest expectations, the government said on Tuesday. (Reuters)

BIDEN’S PLAN TO SHIFT ENERGY POLICY FACES HEADWINDS –

Energy and climate policy will be among President-elect Joe Biden’s top priorities when he steps into the Oval Office next year, but it could also prove one of his toughest … Read More

GROCERY STORES LIMITING SOME PRODUCTS AGAIN

Several grocery stores are limiting the number of products customers can purchase per visit. (Click 2 Houston)

THE MCPLANT’S GOOFY NAME REVEALS HOW SERIOUSLY MCDONALD’S IS TAKING PLANT-BASED ‘MEAT’

– On Monday, the fast-food giant announced it was developing plant-based “chicken,” burgers, and other menu items under the “McPlant” banner. (Business Insider

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