Category: Agriculture News

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

EXCLUSIVE: U.S.-CHINA TRADE DEAL MIGHT NOT BE READY FOR SIGNING IN CHILE: U.S. OFFICIAL –

An interim trade agreement between the United States and China might not be completed in time for signing in Chile next month as expected but that does not mean the … Read More

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU DONATES $50K FOR ILLINOIS STATE RESEARCH FARM –

The Illinois Farm Bureau board has donated $50,000 to support the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University. The gift will enhance the university’s research farm. Equipment purchases will include … Read More

DEPUTY SECRETARY CENSKY LEADS TRADE MISSION TO WEST AFRICA –

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky will lead a trade mission to West Africa, October 28-31, to help United States exporters unlock new opportunities in a region where strong … Read More

WASHINGTON WEEK AHEAD: SENATE SET TO ADVANCE FY20 SPENDING PACKAGE –

The Senate is looking to finish work on a package of spending bills funding USDA and other agencies important to agriculture, but it increasingly appears that Congress won’t reach a … Read More

TRUMP’S BIOFUEL POLICIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT –

The EPA’s biofuel blending waivers for oil refiners will be front and center this week, between a House hearing on Tuesday and the agency’s public meeting on Wednesday. The White … Read More

PROFIT WATCH: WHERE WILL THE CORN MARKET GO? –

The corn market is in much better shape now than it was in early September. Two consecutive weeks of 13-cent gains put the market close to the coveted $4 a … Read More

ANSWERS TO COVER CROP QUESTIONS –

“Considering Cover Crops?” is a newly-published resource for Illinois farmers that provides a comprehensive guide to the most recent research and intelligence for effectively incorporating a cover crop ahead of … Read More

IS THE TIPPING POINT COMING FOR PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS? –

Recent months have seen a substantial increase in fast food and casual dining restaurants offering plant-based meat options, including offerings from companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Taco. The … Read More

SWINE FEVER RESHAPING GLOBAL PORK INDUSTRY –

The catastrophic outbreak of African swine fever in China presents market opportunity for the U.S., according to AFBF. AFBF economist Michael Nepveux explained that he expects a significant decline in … Read More

BIOFUEL GROUPS FILE PETITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S SMALL-REFINERY WAIVERS –

Biofuels groups have filed a petition in the U.S. court of appeals in Washington against the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the agency’s process for granting refineries exemptions to the nation’s … Read More

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