Members of Illinois Agri-Women gathered for their annual meeting to elect new officers, conduct association business and learn about several Illinois agricultural organizations.

A freeze on federal loans and grants is creating turmoil for some rural U.S. business owners who fear they won’t get reimbursed for new, cleaner irrigation equipment or solar panels they purchased with the promise of a rebate.

Lawmakers and farmers mingled at the Indiana Statehouse to enjoy a bacon brunch and discuss farm policies.

The Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center is hosting the 2025 World Food Championships again. The event will be held Oct. 16-19 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, where it was held last year.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2025, prioritizing five key issues.

PepsiCo said that high prices and changing consumer tastes have weakened U.S. demand for its snacks and drinks, but it’s confident it can turn that around in the coming year.

Among the ways to improve profitability during times of lower prices and high input costs is to implement the 5% rule.

After a four-year run of substantial gains, agricultural land values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District saw a 1% annual decrease.

Other than a minor tweak in the wheat balance sheet, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s domestic supply and demand estimates for the major crops were unchanged, but there were downward movements globally in the report.