Category: Agriculture News

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

HOW THE NEXT PRESIDENT COULD SHAPE AG POLICY

– In such a critical time for the agriculture industry, it is important to understand where our presidential candidates stand on agricultural issues. (Feed & Grain)

U.K. AND U.S. FOOD INSECURITY IN 5 STAGGERING NUMBERS –

The stark economic reality of the pandemic is clear in the statistics of layoffs, closed businesses and reduced consumer spending but it’s particularly harsh when analysing the numbers for food … Read More

HARVEST BEGUN FOR BOTH CORN, SOYBEANS –

Dry weather allowed Illinois farmers to take a bigger bite into this year’s corn harvest last week. (The Telegraph

LEGENDARY AGRIBUSINESS BROADCASTER ORION SAMUELSON TO RETIRE IN DECEMBER –

WGN Radio announced that legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson will retire on December 31, shortly after celebrating his 60th anniversary with the station. (WGN)

CANNED PUMPKIN SUPPLIES ARE NORMAL, BUT HERE’S HOW TO MAKE FRESH PUREE

Rains led to later-than-usual pumpkin planting in Illinois, but production has been normal, which in turn means supply should be normal. (Abilene Reporter-News)

CHINA BLAMES SPECULATION AND HOARDING FOR CORN PRICE SURGE

Fund speculation and irrational hoarding are to blame for a spike in China’s corn prices, agriculture minister Han Changfu told state media on Wednesday. (Bloomberg)

PHILIPPINES DETECTS NEW SWINE FEVER OUTBREAKS, EYES MORE PORK IMPORTS

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it had detected new African swine fever outbreaks in six provinces, raising the possibility that the domestic pork shortfall anticipated by year-end … Read More

AFBF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

American farmers have continued to persevere through challenges brought on by the coronavirus. But what will happen to farm bill programs without immediate Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) replenishment? What significance … Read More

BEYOND MEAT TO CAPITALIZE ON PLANT-BASED POPULARITY, INTRODUCE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE IN 5,000 NEW LOCATIONS

Beyond Meat will introduce its frozen breakfast sausage patties to nearly 5,000 locations, including retail giants Target, Walmart and Kroger, by the end of September. (FOX Business)

PATCH 22 OPEN FOR HAY AND PONY RIDES, PUMPKIN SALES, PETTING FARM –

In autumn at Patch 22 in Wadsworth, families can take hay and pony rides, feed farm animals and search for the perfect pumpkin. (Chicago Tribune)

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