Illinois Manufacturers Association sees farm bill as opportunity to spur economic growth

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching

The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta.

A central Illinois pork producer says he’s optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County,

A southwest Minnesota farmer is relieved he doesn’t need to pay for anymore fertilizer for his 2026 crop. George Goblish grows

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association estimates farmers lost $500 an acre on average in 2025, and this year could be worse.

May corn $4.65 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.61 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal

The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states

The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on

A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers.