Category: Agriculture News

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

LIGHTHIZER SAYS HE HAS NOT HEARD FROM CHINESE ON CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS –

The top trade official in the United States says he is aware of reports about the impact of the coronavirus on China’s ability to fulfill commitments made during recent trade … Read More

FINAL 2019 MARKET FACILITATION PROGRAM PAYMENTS GOING OUT THIS WEEK –

Farmers can expect the third and final round of 2019 “trade aid” payments to hit their bank accounts by the end of this week. (Agri-Pulse)

METEOROLOGIST PREDICTS FEBRUARY COOLDOWN, WET SPRING

The temperature trend might shift this month to more winter-like conditions, but the outlook for the precipitation pattern appears to be more of the same. Ag meteorologist Mike McClellan predicts … Read More

SEASONAL FARM TRADE TENSIONS BREWING BETWEEN U.S., MEXICO

In spite of the goodwill generated after the approved U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. Mexico responded to a letter from the top … Read More

WHITE HOUSE UNVEILS ACTION GUIDE TO HELP CURB RURAL DRUG ADDICTION

The White House is out with a new plan for addressing drug addiction in rural areas, and farm group leaders are hopeful the news will lead to a better approach … Read More

USDA’S DATA PROBLEM

Many of the Agriculture Department’s biggest policy moves have faced sharp questions about the data and analysis underlying the proposed changes, from its crackdown on food stamps to the relocation … Read More

FARM BANKRUPTCIES UP IN 2019

While well below historical highs, Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies in 2019 increased by nearly 20% from the previous year, according to recently released data from the U.S. Courts. Compared … Read More

FARMER VETERAN GROUPS EXCITED COUNTRY ARTIST CATERING WITH FARMER VETERAN FOOD

The national and Illinois Farmer Veteran Coalitions praised country artist Brantley Gilbert’s decision to buy food produced by a farmer veteran to cater meals during his 25-city tour. Gilbert’s agents … Read More

EPA REASSERTS GLYPHOSATE SAFE TO USE, PROBABLY NOT CARCINOGENIC

The Environmental Protection Agency reaffirms that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, is safe to use and unlikely to cause cancer. (Agri-Pulse)

ENVIRONMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE IN HOUSE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

Environmental provisions are a major focus of House Democrats’ new infrastructure plan, which includes proposals relating to water, electric vehicles and rail investments. (The Hill)

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