The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says the local food system should see a boost in 2026. Raghela Scavuzzo says several state and federal programs enacted last year to strengthen the food chain are set to open. “The Local Food Infrastructure Grant program, we anticipate seeing that grant open.” She says, “This […]
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The director of public policy for the Missouri Corn Growers Association says the state budget will be front-and-center in the Missouri
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U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the first time in 2026. This is the fourth month in a row
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An ag economist says there’s a renewed focus on improving farm labor efficiency in 2026. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says
