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Federal actions stir anxiety for farmers
By ASHLEY N. SORIANO Capitol News Illinois The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing…
Read MoreThe pride of pumpkin farming
Fall officially began Sept. 22, but many don’t feel like it’s truly autumn until they start seeing Halloween decorations, leaves changing color or the true seasonal staple of pumpkins. When…
Read MoreAg census serves as ‘wake-up call’
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The number of farms and farmland in the U.S. continues to fall as the average age of farmers ticks higher. USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture released…
Read MoreFarming waves of green
BY JOE BIRRITTIER During this time of year, it is not an uncommon sight to see farmers in their fields working the land to provide food for the nation. The…
Read MoreDurbin: farmers treated unfairly
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) released a statement earlier this month accusing the United States Department of Agriculture of treating Illinois soybean farmers unfairly by playing favorites with trade war…
Read MoreMathews retiring from USDA
After more than 36 years, a local U.S. Department of Agriculture employee will be retiring to pursue other passions. Linda Mathews has worked for the USDA office in Waterloo since…
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