Taiwan plans to buy $2.2 billion worth of corn and soybeans from Illinois in the next two years, which is welcome news to farmers hurting from the trade war with … Read More

As the UN convenes what it calls a ‘Climate Action Summit’ this week in NYC, a recently released film and research paper by an Illinois and American Farm Bureau-affiliated group … Read More

Over the last 70 years, U.S. farms have nearly tripled in production while the amount of resources used (including land, energy and fertilizer) has remained rather stable. (Keep in mind … Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives announced Monday that USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states, including Illinois. USDA is investing in 45 projects … Read More

A bit more corn came out of Illinois fields last week, with 2% of the crop harvested as of Sunday, according to the USDA Crop Progress Report. That compares to … Read More

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan concern about the late start to the planting season and what that will mean toward the end. “We need heat. We need sunshine,” … Read More

A U.S.-Japan trade deal hit a last-minute snag as Japanese officials sought assurances that the Trump administration will not impose tariffs on Japanese-built cars and auto parts, people familiar with … Read More

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Illinois’ request for public disaster assistance in 27 counties along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday. FEMA’s decision on … Read More

The Illinois State Fair had a record-breaking run this year, drawing $6.5 million in estimated revenue during its 11-day August run, according to figures released Thursday by the Illinois Department … Read More

A Chinese delegation will visit American farm regions with U.S. officials next week in an effort to build goodwill amid ongoing trade negotiations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters … Read More