The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn.

Participating in leadership programs provides a variety of opportunities for farmers that include improving communication skills, learning new farming techniques and enhancing their business plans.

A massive community effort came together in north-central Illinois as local farmers mobilized to help neighbor Michael Mead harvest his crops.

Average swine finishing feed costs could be about 10% higher in 2027 than in 2026. But the range matters: depending on where corn prices land, the increase could be closer to 5% or as high as 15%.

Agricultural conditions across the Federal Reserve districts in the Corn Belt continued to be described as subdued due volatile commodity prices and a surge in diesel prices.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson has spent the months since his election meeting with members across the state.

A combine fire slowed Jay Whalen’s harvest progress, but it could have gone a lot worse.

A $15 million investment in the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will expand the facility and provide opportunities for new bio-products using corn to scale to commercialization.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to reallocate 100% of the renewable fuel volume requirements recently waived via 29 small refinery exemptions.

A major expansion of the Illinois Crop Improvement Association laboratory facilities as part of its ongoing commitment to growth and service is complete.

The corn yields are about average, around actual production history. They are not as good as the last couple of years.

Corn and soybean harvest has begun for Cliff Lane with yields ranging from average to above average.

It’s time to seriously consider whether we are investing enough in the research and development and market promotion of our industry.

With unprecedented herbicide tolerance and flexibility, Vyconic soybeans are set to transform how farmers approach weed management.

My brush pile is getting very tall and ready to burn. With the crops out around me so nothing can catch on fire and calm winds, I think a bonfire is in the future.

American Star Farmer finalist Justin Myers purchased his first farm several years before he became an FFA member.

The Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage will generate approximately $13.8 billion in gross payments to eligible agricultural producers for the 2025 crop year.

Ahead of the crop production estimates report, trade pundits expected a reduction in the U.S. corn yield average, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture thought differently.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop production report included increases in its corn and soybean production forecasts.

Higher production estimates pushed up ending stocks in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand estimates report.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that eases limits on the use of tax-exempt diesel fuel, and Indiana and Illinois governors made similar moves.

The biggest surprise this season is how solid and consistent corn yields remain, despite experiencing extreme weather variations.

The corn has been more consistent performance yield-wise than the soybeans, but no real disappointments or loss so far with either crop.

Beijing and Washington released a tariff-reduction plan covering U.S. crops and dairy, but excluded top-export soybeans, reports Jim Henry.

It looks like harvest will run full-bore the next few weeks. Take time to enjoy it.

It was early in the biotech era when Dave Bubeck began his career in 1991 as a corn breeder for the historic Northrup King seed brand that became part of Novartis.

Over 100 years ago, Henry A. Wallace’s interest in science and agriculture led to experimenting with hybridization to develop a corn variety with higher yield.

Two new products launched by BASF provide farmers with more options to control weeds in their corn and soybean crops.

Farmers with concerns about damage from corn rootworms have a new option to control the pest with Duro LQ.

While basis has broadly weakened since the start of September, the regional picture tells a more interesting story.

From the outside looking in, the corn looks good. However, yield monitors are telling a different story.

Chad Bell is working on the final steps to prepare for harvest as he waits for field conditions to be favorable and his corn to dry to appropriate moisture levels.

Golden Harvest is launching 14 new corn hybrids for the 2027 growing season.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly stocks reports are known for their surprises — and the Sept. 30 estimates did not disappoint.

Old crop marketing year-end corn stocks are up 35% from a year ago, while soybeans and wheat stored in all positions are lower.

Mark Legan, owner of Legan Livestock and Grain, received the AgriVision Award at the Indiana State Fair.

Illinois corn farmers and agricultural professionals have an opportunity to take their leadership and advocacy skills to the nation’s capitol through the GrassRoots Orientation to Washington, D.C. program.

Trent Nicholson is in his 10th growing season of on-farm trials that focus on agronomic solutions that combine improve soil and plant health with yields and profitability.

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin's approach to farming has brought together an unlikely network of Midwesterners dedicated to caring for the Earth for spiritual reasons.

Tight margins, rising input costs, shifts in global trading and changing biofuels are all impacting U.S. corn growers.

Along with preparing for soybean and corn harvest, work at Wessels Family Farm includes transitioning from selling summer crops at their farm stand to fall products.

A brief dry spell coupled with intense heat looks like it triggered some pollination issues in the sweet corn this season.

Market development and a new farm bill continue to be among the top priorities for the Illinois Soybean Association.

It is about time for farmers to once again complete the annual Illinois Soybean Association’s Growing Concerns Survey.

Long-awaited actions by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and Department of Energy to clarify the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credits in support of domestic biofuel production were welcomed by commodity groups.

The Indiana State Corn Husking Contest will be held Oct. 3 at Reed Farms, located at 27615 County Road 48 near Nappanee in northern Indiana.

Enrollment in the Precision Conservation Management program continues to grow across four states.

The annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna will take place Sept. 26-27 in historic Bishop Hill in northwestern Illinois.

From fighting late-season weeds to unpredictable weather, northern Indiana farmer Clay Geyer has been kept on his toes as he prepares for harvest.

Heavy rains and strong, gusty winds have displaced the view of what an ideal cornfield should look like.