Agriculture

Governors seek delay on sharing cost of food stamp errors

(The Center Square) – State and local officials are asking Congress for a delay on sharing the cost of errors in the federal food...

Bridge payment a ‘bandage,’ Illinois farmers say

(The Center Square) – An Illinois corn grower says the $12 billion taxpayer funded bridge payment the Trump administration announced will do some good,...

As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman’s warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists who say federal inflation...

Hog producer: 2025 was strong, but IL legislature needs to address estate tax

(The Center Square) – An Illinois hog producer says 2025 was a strong year, but state lawmakers need to address estate planning for farmers. ...

Bill lets ‘economic harm’ trigger federal fishery disaster aid

(The Center Square) – Commercial fishermen who experience unexpected losses from foreign competition would be eligible for federal assistance under a proposal to expand...

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