Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the United States attacked Iran months ago.

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

Two Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate students received nearly $40,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support their research projects.

Higher fuel costs are compounding already tight farmer budgets.

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

If you're willing to do the legwork and find a solid adviser to help you navigate the system, you can tap into some great new government programs.

Indiana farmers can now apply for free soil testing through the Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program.

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.

Soy buyers from several countries took advantage of the opportunity to see soybeans growing on an Illinois farm during a tour of Ryan Frieders’ farm.

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.

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.

For most livestock producers, extending the grazing season for their animals, or otherwise filling gaps in pasture forage availability to reduce stored feed needs, should be a high-priority objective.

Celebrating its 90th year as a family-owned seed company, Beck’s discussed new data-driven management tools and plant research insights during its annual Becknology Days.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released updated farm income numbers this week, and the outlook is still bleak, says Jim Henry.

On-farm tile monitoring provides data to researchers that shows losses of nutrients is not simply an overapplication of fertilizer.

A Federal Reserve survey found agriculture conditions across the Corn Belt improved slightly, but generally remained strained.

The cost and commodity price squeeze continues as it nears time to plan for next year’s crop and correlating fertilizer strategy.

Root digs across five Midwest states were conducted in late July to evaluate the performance of a new mode of action to control corn rootworm.

Insect pressure in Cliff Lane’s fields has been lower this year compared to previous years.

Overall agricultural conditions in the Corn Belt continue to be dampened by lower commodity prices, higher input costs and tighter credit.

Farm calculators show that farming, like most fields of work, takes a good understanding of math.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s career as a venture capitalist and philanthropist from Chicago seems far-removed from agriculture, yet they parallel one another, according to the two-term governor.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy stressed the need for more certainty from Capitol Hill for farmers.

The heat and humidity this summer has been hard on feeding cattle and at least one somewhat-round cattle feeder.

American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the United States impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.

Additional financial support is critical to offset trade-related losses, rising input costs and the deep financial pressure facing U.S. row crop and specialty crop producers.

Bale grazing is a flexible system that can be utilized for various sizes of cattle herds.

GeoKnife mechanically collects a uniform cross-section of soil at a controlled depth, helping reduce sample variability while making high-volume sampling more efficient.

U.S. gas prices have climbed back above $4 a gallon nationally, driven by renewed military conflict and supply disruptions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

It’s been nearly a decade since Congress last passed a farm bill, making a new one long overdue.

When timing matters, Woodley Aerial Spray Inc. is ready to help you get across your acres quickly, efficiently and professionally.

The soil contains a complex community of interconnected microorganisms.

While weather and markets continue to test farmers, southern Indiana farmer Deidra Roell said there are reasons to be hopeful as harvest approaches.

The Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association announced the appointment of Jenny Webb as president.

The ag real estate market is showing signs of softening in 2026, said Howard Halderman, president and CEO of Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate Services, during a recent webinar.

Farmers are invited to deepen their agronomic knowledge at Precision Planting’s free, full-day summer sessions: the Radicle Summit and Precision Technology Institute Agronomy Days.

At a time when commodity prices remain under pressure and margins are already thin, higher operating expenses will place additional strain on farm viability, reports Jim Henry.

An expected large shift away from corn acres didn’t happen, based on a planted acres survey of farmers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The latest projections highlight the challenges farmers continue to face as input costs remain elevated with historically low commodity prices.

As we gather this Fourth of July, it’s worth remembering and mentioning that the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world happens because farmers and ranchers continue showing up every day despite the challenges.

Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year, reports Jim Henry.

Corn and soybeans struggled for a week or two after planting during the flash drought, but a few passing showers have sent corn past "knee-high by Fourth of July" by leaps and bounds.

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin visited Incobrasa Industries to meet with representatives from the Illinois Soybean Association, the company’s leadership and Illinois soybean farmers to discuss the importance of biofuels and issues impacting the industry.

Agricultural conditions were unchanged or declined in most of the Federal Reserve Districts, while cost pressures intensified from fuel and fertilizer spikes.

Everything seems 10 days early. All the first-crop hay was harvested in late May as the weather turned favorable for drying.

Corn and soybean stands look good on Cliff Lane’s farm, and he has not found any issues with emergence.

Pesticides are an important tool for farmers, protecting billions of dollars in damages each year from weeds, insects and other pests.

In response to recent dust storms in central Illinois and across the Midwest, in-field research is underway focusing on soil conservation and production.

With corn and soybean planting finished, Chad Bell is focusing on evaluating the stands and completing tissue sampling and soil testing.