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Illinois Governor Declares Harvest Emergency

Trucks hauling agricultural products are allowed to weigh up to 10% over posted limits on state highways

November 30, 2020

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On Friday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner declared a Harvest Season Emergency, which is meant to speed up crop transportation from the fields to grain elevators and processing facilities.

The Rochelle News-Leader reports that with Rauner’s announcement, trucks hauling agricultural products are allowed to weigh up to 10% over the posted limits on state highways.

Ron Kern, Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager, said the declaration will increase the efficiency of the harvest.

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East and Gulf Coast ports reopen with tentative agreement to end strike

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Strike paralyzes US Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports

The USDA has reassured the public, stating that current domestic agricultural production and alternative export channels can mitigate the strike’s effects.

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East and Gulf Coast ports face potential shutdown

A strike could severely disrupt U.S. supply chains, impacting 40% of the nation’s containerized agricultural exports during the crucial harvest season.

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Grain workers reach tentative deal to end Vancouver strike

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Wheat sales hit marketing-year low as soybeans show resilience

Cotton and soybean oil faced steep declines, and beef and pork sales dipped amid global demand concerns.

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Ag organizations urge President Biden to prevent port disruptions

Nearly 40% of containerized agricultural exports rely on these ports, and the industry is urging swift action ahead of the labor agreement expiration.

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Drought conditions worsen, impacting key agricultural areas

Key agricultural regions are facing soil moisture shortages and flash droughts, impacting crops and livestock.

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US cattle on feed up 1 percent from last year

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