Category: Agriculture News

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

BRAZIL ISSUES RULE FACILITATING U.S. GMO SOY IMPORTS, MINISTRY SAYS

Brazil’s agriculture ministry has issued a regulation facilitating imports of genetically modified (GMO) soybeans from the United States, it said in a statement in response to questions from Reuters. (Reuters)

CHICK-FIL-A IS THE FAST-FOOD KING, ACCORDING TO RESTAURANT STUDY

Chick-fil-A is the “King of Fast Food,” according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant report for 2019-2020. (WXIA)

BALANCING NITROGEN BETWEEN FOOD PRODUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Soil health and its pivotal role in growing food has recently met with the need to address another global challenge: climate change. (The Hill)

FROM THE FARM: ORGANIC FOOD

Does an ear of corn have a stamp or label that says “organic?” Of course not, and U.S. farmers who grow organic corn face overseas competition that could be unfair. … Read More

CONTINUED ‘BULL RUN’ FOR U.S. FARM GOODS MEANS $11 SOYBEANS –

Chicago agricultural futures extended a surge Thursday as dry growing conditions in South America forced global buyers to purchase more American supplies. (Bloomberg

TURKEYS TRULY WORTH CELEBRATING

On a Georgia farm, a group of veterans is acquiring unexpected skills while raising heritage-breed turkeys beloved by cooks. Plus, how to find and roast a heritage bird from a … Read More

LACK OF FEMALE FRIENDLY FARM TOOLS MAY POSE SAFETY HAZARD –

Farming equipment is traditionally designed to be used by men. That presents a problem for the increasing number of women across the country who are entering the agriculture workforce. (NPR

AG ECONOMY BAROMETER REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH –

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October, setting an all-time high for the index. (KIWA)

VIEW FROM THE CAB: FULL THROTTLE TO NEXT YEAR

Harvest isn’t the end of a season, it’s the beginning of the next. There’s no better place than a combine or picker to begin charting a path for the coming … Read More

CARBONDALE PRAIRIE FARMS PLANT TAKES 3RD PLACE IN COTTAGE CHEESE COMPETITION

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging Illinois farmers to “keep the stubble” on their harvested crop fields and improve soil health during No-Till November. (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier) … Read More

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