High-level U.S. and Chinese agricultural trade officials are prominent in trade talks this week as Gregg Doud, the top ag negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, and Han Jun, China’s … Read More

On Thursday, all former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture since President Reagan’s Administration announced support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a letter to Congressional leaders, former Secretaries John Block … Read More

Farmers could face another challenging fall fertilizer application season due to early harvest delays caused by immature crops. But, on the bright side, those looking to book fertilizer could have … Read More

U.S. Customs and Border Protection works to keep citizens safe from threats, some of which can come in the shape of fruits and vegetables. Tucked away in a room at … Read More

A new technology that extends the life of avocados and other produce is coming soon to grocery stores nationwide. Apeel Sciences, a California startup that aims to reduce food waste … Read More

The Illinois Department of Labor is using Farm Safety Week to remind farmers of the potential hazards related to grain bins. “Always remember to turn off and lockout or tag … Read More

Farmers and ranchers are being denied due process as part of an abuse of discretion by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, according to a scathing ruling by the Court of … Read More

Western Illinois University (WIU) alternative crop research has been awarded a $10 million federal grant to commercialize pennycress as a cash cover crop for biofuel. “Integration of pennycress into existing … Read More

President Trump said on Monday that his administration had reached an initial trade agreement with Japan and would announce a deal in the coming weeks. The trade pact, while limited, … Read More

Oil refinery bosses have told Donald Trump to ignore demands by the rural sector to increase government mandates for biofuels, as the president faces a tough fight to keep both … Read More