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U.S./China Talks Draw a Blank

American Farm Bureau Federation

The trade war between China and the U.S. seems primed to worsen as the governments failed to make progress…

Another Poll Shows Farmer Support for Trump Fading

AFBF

Another poll shows support of President Donald Trump by farmers is declining. A new Farm Journal poll…

Rural Mainstreet Index Rises

AFBF

The Rural Mainstreet Index climbed above growth neutral this month. The monthly survey of bank CEO's…

Missouri Crop Progress Report for the Week Ending August 19

Missouri Crop Progress Report for the Week Ending August 19

NASS

Temperatures last week averaged 76.4 degrees, 0.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.70 inches…

Illinois Crop Progress Report for the week ending August 19th

Illinois Crop Progress Report for the week ending August 19th

NASS

There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 19, 2018. Statewide, the average…

A pre-harvest look at area crops

by Jim Dewey

View from the Tractor sponsored by Compeer Financial

Judge Overturns WOTUS Delay; Now Law In 26 States

American Farm Bureau Federation

A district court judge in South Carolina overturned the Trump Administration’s attempt to delay implementation…

U.S., China, Far Apart in Trade War Talks

AFBF

A Chinese delegation will travel to the U.S. as part of the ongoing trade war as both sides “remain far…

China Files WTO Complaint over U.S. Solar Tariffs

AFBF

China’s latest shot in a tit-for-tat trade war is a World Trade Organization Complaint over U.S. solar…

Illinois Crop Progress ahead of last year

Illinois Crop Progress ahead of last year

NASS

There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 5, 2018. Statewide, the average…

Dry spell continues to plague Missouri crops

Dry spell continues to plague Missouri crops

NASS

Temperatures last week averaged 76.0 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.67 inches…

What have we learned in the 25 years since the breech of the Sny Levee

by Jim Dewey

Interview recorded during a gathering at the former Hull Elementary School on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Mike…

25 years after the Sny Levee Breech story 2

by Jim Dewey

Interview recorded during a gathering at the former Hull Elementary School on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Dan…

The Sny Levee Breeched 25 years ago story 1

by Jim Dewey

Interview recorded during a gathering at the former Hull Elementary School on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Jim…

Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week

American Farm Bureau Federation

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the only witness to give testimony during a hearing…

Good Crop Conditions Prevaill in Illinois

Good Crop Conditions Prevaill in Illinois

nass

There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 22, 2018. Statewide, the average…

Drought conditions contniue in Missouri

Drought conditions contniue in Missouri

NASS

Temperatures last week averaged 79.2 degrees, 0.7 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.81 inches…

Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer

AFBF

“Tariffs are not the ultimate answer,” says Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Speaking to the Washington…

House Moves Farm Bill Closure to Conference Committee

AFBF

The House of Representatives placed the farm bill back in the court of the Senate, voting to move towards…

Perdue: Farmers Can’t Pay Bills on Patriotism

by Jim Dewey

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday called farmers “some of the best patriots in America,” while…

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