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U.S. cotton prices feel impacts of trade war

The vice president of economics and policy analysis at the National Cotton Council says cotton prices are responding lower to trade retaliation from China. “In just the last few days, cotton prices have dropped from about 68 cents to 63 cents on the May... Read More.

Farmers feel impact of discontinued USDA food programs

The sudden termination of two USDA food programs has some producers seeking new marketing channels.  Federal officials ended the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and the Local Food for Schools Program, which provided a direct marketing pathway for many meat, vegetable, and honey producers. ... Read More.

Costello: Illinois would feel impacts of trade war

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a new trade war would impact every aspect of the state’s economy.  Jerry Costello tells Brownfield, “These tariffs only affect you if you drive a vehicle, eat food, produce food, heat your home, use a... Read More.