The U.S. had been slapping fresh 145% tariffs on products coming into the country from China. Meanwhile, China responded with ...

Monday's announcement of a 90-day truce between the U.S. and China backed up the reluctance of many farmers to hit the panic ...

The USDA says some Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week. Monroe County farmer Kenneth Hartman, Jr., ...

Planting season in Illinois is behind average, with 40% of corn planting completed nationally and 10% of soybean farming ...

According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), corn planted has reached 32%, compared to the 5-year average of 44%.

ASHTON, Ill. — Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm. “We go off soil conditions so we started ...

A central Illinois farmer says his early planted crops are off to a strong start. John Klemm, who farms in DeWitt County, ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois agriculture and political leaders reacted positively to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ...

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Illinois farmers are busy these days planting corn and soybeans and keeping a watchful eye on storms blowing in — from Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump’s trade wars have sidelined China ...