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TRUMP FLOATS HALT TO U.S. CATTLE IMPORTS AS PANDEMIC HURTS RANCHERS

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States should consider terminating trade deals under which it imports cattle as he looks to help U.S. ranchers hit hard by the … Read More

TRUMP AGAIN PROPOSES LARGE CUTS IN CROP INSURANCE –

Three weeks after President Trump boasted of protecting crop insurance in the 2018 Farm Bill, the White House proposed a 31% cut in the federally subsidized program. The cuts, part … Read More

ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL STRESSES SAFETY WHEN DECORATING AND CELEBRATING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON –

A few tips to keep in mind to stay fire safe when decking the halls this holiday season: If you have a real Christmas tree, make sure to check water … Read More

REPORT: RENEWABLE ENERGY TO EXPAND BY 50% IN NEXT FIVE YEARS –

Global supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy. The International Energy … Read More

EUROPE’S SPECIALTY FOOD MAKERS BRACE FOR US TARIFFS –

European producers of specialty agricultural products like French wine, Italian Parmesan and Spanish olives are facing a U.S. tariff hike due Friday with a mix of trepidation and indignation at … Read More

AFBF LAUNCHES COMMODITY PRICE WEBSITE –

Commodity market futures prices for grains, oilseeds, livestock and dairy can be found on a new section of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Voice of Agriculture website. (FarmWeekNow

PODCAST: ‘FARM, FOOD, FACTS’ EXPLORES CLIMATE CHANGE –

Check out the “Farm, Food, Facts” podcast for insights from John Newton, AFBF’s chief economist, on how farmers are conserving natural resources and preserving the environment. Megan Dwyer, a fourth-generation … Read More

BAYER UNVEILS OUTCOME-BASED, INPUT PRICING PROGRAM –

Farmers concerned about the rising cost of seed and other inputs have a new tool at their disposal to help offset risk. Bayer unveiled a new pricing model at its … Read More

PLAN EARLY FOR SUCCESSFUL FALL CROP NUTRIENT STRATEGY –

With higher corn prices and a forecast of more acres, the GROWMARK Crop Nutrient Division expects strong demand for nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers this fall. Farmers will likely experience … Read More

African Swine Fever Meeting

Join us for a look at how the African Swine Fever outbreak is shaping global markets Wed., July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. The … Read More

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