As the coronavirus permanently shutters some small businesses, big fast-food brands like Domino’s Pizza, Chipotle and Wendy’s that were doing well before the crisis want to grow – or continue … Read More

The House next week is planning to overhaul the government’s flagship small business aid program, amid growing concern that it’s become unworkable for many employers. (Politico)

The U.S. corn and soybean planting paces remain way above their averages, but below trade expectations, according to the USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday. (Successful Farming)

National Restaurant Association Interim president & CEO Marvin Irby and Association Board Chair Melvin Rodrigue were among the restaurant leaders who met with President Donald J. Trump to discuss how … Read More

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States should consider terminating trade deals under which it imports cattle as he looks to help U.S. ranchers hit hard by the … Read More

China has significantly stepped up purchases of U.S. agriculture products in the past two months, according to U.S. officials, even as purchases in other sectors fall short of expectations under … Read More

The USDA has released details of the direct payments included in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Beginning May 26, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting applications … Read More

Many specialty crops are grown right here in Southern Illinois, which makes buying locally grown food not only easy, but also important. Buying local keeps an additional 32 cents per … Read More

Masks were required and the setup was different than in past years, but Springfield experienced a relative taste of normalcy Saturday with the return of the Old Capitol Farmer’s Market … Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to complications in processing H-2A visas, and farmers such as Austin Flamm, owner of Flamm Orchards in Cobden, expect to have fewer workers this year. … Read More