Category: Agriculture News

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

ARE U.S.-CHINESE TARIFFS ON ALMOST EVERYTHING THE ‘NEW NORMAL’

– U.S. President Donald Trump called his Phase 1 trade deal with China “by far, the greatest and biggest deal ever made,” even though nothing was agreed on paper, and … Read More

TRUMP ANNOUNCES PHASE ONE OF TRADE DEAL WITH CHINA

President Trump on Friday announced what he calls “phase one” of a larger trade deal with China. As part of the deal, a tariff increase planned for next Tuesday will … Read More

RACE IS ON TO HARVEST

Farmers who overcame soggy conditions to plant weeks later than usual now face a severely delayed autumn harvest. The lagging harvest has put still-growing crops in danger and has farmers … Read More

TOUR SHOWCASES ILLINOIS DAIRY TO FOREIGN BUYERS

IDOA recently concluded its Industry Dairy Tour, which highlighted the state’s dairy industry to foreign market buyers. Twenty-two farmers and agribusiness owners from Mexico, Guatemala and Thailand participated in the … Read More

SOY AND CORN FARMERS HOPE FOR REPRIEVE

Trade talks between China and the U.S. resumed Thursday. There are media reports suggesting China may seek a partial deal – that would include increased purchases of U.S. agricultural products. … Read More

GOV. PRITZKER UNVEILS FIVE-YEAR ECONOMIC PLAN FOR ILLINOIS

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state’s strongest sectors such as agriculture, health care and transportation. The Democrat’s “Plan to Revitalize … Read More

VICE PRESIDENT PENCE DEMANDS PASSAGE OF USMCA THIS YEAR

U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence stopped in Iowa Wednesday to promote the passage of the USMCA trade agreement. Vice President Mike Pence challenged Iowa farmers, here, to press their members of … Read More

HEALTHY DIET IMPROVES DEPRESSION IN YOUNG ADULTS, STUDY SAYS –

Not only did eating a healthy diet for three weeks improve depressive symptoms in college-aged young adults, but those who continued the diet for three months kept their improved outlook … Read More

CHICAGO’S ONLY GOAT DAIRY AND OTHER LONGTIME URBAN FARMERS SAY LIVESTOCK ORDINANCE WOULD SHUT THEM DOWN –

An ordinance seeking to put in place more strict regulations, fines and fees for urban farmers and residents that keep chickens, goats, pigs and other livestock, would threaten the existence … Read More

WALL STREET JUMPS AS TRADE DEAL HOPES RISE –

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further trade talks, adding to optimism following a report … Read More

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