Seed companies were not immune to the multitude of weather challenges and harvest issues this season. But the trying year shouldn’t have much of an impact on the overall quality … Read More

Policy debate dominated the final day of Illinois Farm Bureau’s 105th Annual Meeting in Chicago. IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. and Mark Gebhards, executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, … Read More

Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train individuals who … Read More

Illinois is in a precarious position when it comes to the 2020 census. The count determines congressional representation, and the state is at risk for losing up to two seats. … Read More

The Trump administration believes it can assuage farmer anger over its biofuels policy by agreeing to use more partial waivers for oil refineries, signaling a potential solution to a protracted … Read More

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said on Tuesday he has been assured by the White House that 2020 biofuel blending mandates will be finalized in accordance with a September agreement between … Read More

Under pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on some American agriculture products, from chicken to apples. (Bloomberg)

Richard Guebert Jr. the president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, spoke in the annual meeting of the group in Chicago. He highlighted the key challenges they faced during the year … Read More

Illinois advocates and federal lawmakers expressed optimism after news that a trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico would move forward in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced … Read More

China and the United States are in close communication on trade, its commerce ministry said on Thursday, declining to comment on possible retaliatory steps if Washington levies scheduled tariffs on … Read More