Some Trump administration officials, including USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, are holding off on the final installment of market facilitation payments (MFP) until they see what happens with the phase one … Read More

The Senate will likely clear the implementing bill for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement this week, ahead of an impeachment trial for President Donald Trump, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday. … Read More

President Trump is expected to sign an initial trade deal with China on Wednesday morning, bringing the first chapter of a protracted and economically damaging fight with the world’s second-largest … Read More

Farmers still have time to make planting decisions for the 2020 crop. (FarmWeekNow)

Hemp growers and entrepreneurs who were joyous a year ago after U.S. lawmakers reclassified the plant as a legal agricultural crop now are worried their businesses could be crippled if … Read More

“Chinese officials have repeatedly said that the purchases will be market-based, and a lot of analysts have interpreted that to mean that the Chinese government won’t necessarily be directing purchases, … Read More

China customs vice minister Zou Zhiwu said Tuesday that China’s imports from the United States rebounded in November and December, and that positive U.S.-China trade sentiment has boosted companies’ confidence … Read More

President Trump’s supporters nodded approvingly last week as Mr. Trump extolled the “big, beautiful monster” of a trade deal that he will sign with China on Wednesday. (The New York … Read More

USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a pilot insurance coverage option for hemp growers. Eligible growers must reside in select counties of 21 states, including Illinois. (FarmWeekNow)

The new year has arrived with a chance at fresh perspective and renewed energy for some key issues and projects in Springfield and Illinois. From possible changes in how we … Read More