Category: Ag News

Grain storage concerns dwindle as harvest winds down By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As corn and soybeans disappear from Illinois fields, so are worries about storage space for crops. “There was a lot of old-crop corn out there and that continued…

Who to call in a farm crisis? Plenty of resources available By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek The stress of an illness, injury or tight farm finances is daunting, but there are resources to help. The resources for farmers in crisis webinar…

Mississippi River drought over, but situation still shaky By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  The drought that plagued the Mississippi River basin since 2022 and resulted in ag shipment delays and higher transportation costs is officially over. “I’m happy to report there…

USDA Invests Approximately $11.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects in 23 States, Including Illinois CHAMPAIGN, February 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $11.5 million in 38 cooperative agreements that support innovative,…

Agriculture needs a stable workforce in 2024  By BRIAN DUNCAN Illinois Farm Bureau President  Finding and affording labor are among the top challenges Illinois farmers, suppliers and processors tell me they face in 2024. From locating qualified truck drivers to…

Canadian dairy quotas focus of second USMCA dispute panel By TIMOTHY EGGERT FarmWeek For the second time in two years, the United States is asking a panel to rule that Canada unfairly uses its dairy import quotas to limit market…

‘Rural is changing, not dying’: Sociologist urges changes in narrative By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Ben Winchester is hoping to flip the script on the negative narrative surrounding rural communities. “The narrative we’re using to describe our small towns and rural…