Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

Today’s higher fuel prices will be the norm regardless when, or even if, a U.S.-Iran ceasefire comes together, say market experts.

The Irish government survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that blocked access to oil supplies, caused gas pumps to run dry and created massive traffic jams.

With farmers capturing only a small share of the food dollar, even modest swings in commodity prices or increases in input costs can quickly strain farm finances.

Cattle, sheep and goat prices are at record or near record levels and fundamentally should remain that way for some time to come.

Two people were injured April 9 in a crash of a grain spreader and pickup on Illinois Route 17 in Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois.

It may be a surprise that last year’s biggest ag story — tariffs — was swept off today’s front pages by even bigger news: a Middle East war, its sharply higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and the near certainty of another multi-billion dollar farm aid package.

Whether you farm five acres or 5,000, you’re part of something bigger than your own farm. You’re helping support jobs, strengthen communities and power an economy that reaches every corner of this country.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s prospective planting survey indicated farmers aren’t making as large of a shift toward more soybeans and less corn acres as expected — but with a caveat.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its fifth consecutive temporary emergency waiver to allow nationwide summer sale of E15.

As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985, when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station.

The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center has been a hub of activity for nearly two decades, hosting workshops, seminars, expos, livestock and horticulture judging, countless opportunities for students of all ages and other events.

Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost.

Uber says it will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive to help launch up to 50,000 robotaxis.

American agriculture depends on a stable and affordable supply of fertilizer to remain productive and competitive.

Millions of pounds of chicken fried rice, ramen and other related products are being recalled due to potential glass contamination, likely from contaminated carrots. Brands include Trader Joe's, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei and Ajinomoto.

Farmers are watching disruptions to global shipping routes with growing concern about what it could mean for fertilizer supplies as we head into spring planting season.

Military action in the Middle East has disrupted critical shipments of fertilizer and oil as farmers head toward planting.

As the war in Iran ratchets up, the price of crude oil has been swinging sharply.

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the United States, due to software issues that impact the vehicles’ rearview camera displays.

More than 550 commercial driving schools in the United States that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues.

The Fertilizer Institute is closely monitoring developments following the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime shipping channel for global fertilizer and energy markets, amid the widening war in Iran.

After harvesting 8-bushel soybeans and corn just as bad, Wayne Mollett made a decision that changed his life.

Honda reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December, compared to a year earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt the Japanese automaker’s earnings.

This year’s Edmunds Top Rated Awards feature some repeat winners and newcomers, and each is a great choice if you’re planning to purchase a new vehicle.

The car experts at Edmunds have identified five vehicles with distinct personality traits. With a bit of matchmaking luck, perhaps one of them will be the next automotive love of your life.

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the United States has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office. But the administration and Congress are continuing to throw up new roadblocks.

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Ford Motor Company has announced a significant U.S. recall affecting 272,645 vehicles after regulators found a defect in the park function that could allow cars to roll away even when drivers think they are securely parked.

Now is the time to reform regulations that have hindered conservation efforts, strengthen protections against the spread of New World screwworm, expand foreign market access for U.S. beef and advance science-based policies that keep beef at the center of the plate.

We got our annual dose of bad winter weather and it has just now left us, as the warmup finally has gotten here and the snowpack has finally all but melted away.

At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space.

Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles.

The Dodge Charger won the 2026 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Maverick Lobo took the crown for the truck honors, and the Hyundai Palisade won the utility award.

Toyota announced it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety.

In a striking signal that one of America’s oldest and most iconic automakers is recalibrating its future, Ford Authority reports that CEO Jim Farley has openly stated that Ford will not try to make cars for everyone.

The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026.

Rail and waterway transportation systems provide valuable assets for farmers.

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat the ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.

The 26th annual First State Bank Ag Conference, a special forum for area farmers, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Mendota Civic Center.

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.

President Donald Trump announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden.

Biofuels remain a cornerstone of U.S. agriculture, supporting crop prices, rural jobs and energy security.

Farmer Tyler Everett had the ultimate “seat at the table” with President Donald Trump.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association announced new economic impact findings showing that pork production in Illinois generates more than $373 million in total tax revenue, underscoring the vital role pig farmers play in supporting local communities, strengthening the state eco

Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change. These constants anchor my list, reminding me of the steady gifts that shape my life.

The Trump administration’s latest move to enforce standards for commercial truck drivers, by flagging nearly half of the driving schools as noncompliant, doesn’t figure to disrupt the industry, experts say. But the heavy scrutiny on immigrant drivers might.

China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport.