Category: Agriculture News

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

AG REMAINS MASSIVE STICKING POINT IN U.S.-EU TRADE DISCUSSIONS –

President Trump is pressing for another trade win for farmers as his negotiators try to hammer out an agreement with the EU that smashes longstanding restrictions on U.S. farm goods. … Read More

AS TRUMP VISITS INDIA, A TRADE DEAL REMAINS ELUSIVE –

President Trump’s visit to India includes a state dinner, tens of thousands of cheering onlookers and even a marching band on camels — but a long-awaited trade deal between the … Read More

IF EXPORTS RISE, FARMERS WON’T NEED TRADE AID, SAYS PERDUE –

U.S. ag exports have gained limited traction from President Trump’s ballyhooed trade victories, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is optimistic that demand will improve. “I hope we can show that … Read More

STUDY SHOWS FARMERS PRIORITIZE CONSERVATION –

A soil health and conservation study conducted by the American Soybean Association with support from the Walton Family Foundation found that U.S. soybean farmers prioritize conservation in their fields, with … Read More

SOME U.S. FARMERS BOXED IN BY CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK –

Right now, all sorts of products aren’t reaching the U.S. because of the coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, officially called COVID-19. Reciprocally, many U.S. agricultural and forestry products … Read More

WHERE IS FARM BUREAU ON SUPPLY MANAGEMENT? –

Dairy supply management is a topic that evokes a lot of emotion. Learn where Farm Bureau stands on the issue. (Hoard’s Dairymen)

ILLINOIS PREPARES TO SPRAY FOR GYPSY MOTHS –

The state is preparing to fight an invasive species in northern Illinois again this year. And starting Monday it will hold meetings to explain the Gypsy Moth treatment program. Scott … Read More

WHY GRAIN BIN SAFETY IS EXTRA IMPORTANT IN 2020 –

When grain is out of condition it’s difficult to handle. Farmers think, “I have to go in” to break up the troublesome grain. That’s not true, says Gary Woodruff, GSI, … Read More

USDA, USTR ANNOUNCE PROGRESS ON CHINA PHASE ONE –

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments under the landmark … Read More

FS TOTAL LIVESTOCK SERVICES WEATHERING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES –

Livestock industry changes compounded by tariffs and market uncertainty challenged FS Total Livestock Services Inc. working to meet customers’ needs in the southern third of Illinois. (FarmWeekNow)

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