Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Soybean Growers brought together members of the Mexican Consulate and Illinois General Assembly for a discussion highlighting the value of Illinois soybeans, strong trade relations and the impact Illinois farmers have across the world.

U.S. soybean exports — including whole soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil — are projected to grow by 5% in the 2026-2027 marketing year.

President Donald Trump announced on his social media account he is suspending import tariffs quotas on ground beef for three months.

Public lands offer quality grazing grounds for livestock, which in turn reduces wildfire risk and contributes to the vitality of rural communities across the West.

Together, we can continue breaking down barriers, reducing stigma and ensuring that every farm family knows help is available.

One of the most consequential actions during the markup of the farm bill was the Senate Agriculture Committee vote on an amendment addressing mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef.

Brad Zimmerman wrapped up a busy season of applying fungicides and foliar feeding via drone and has entered the meeting season.

With the sustainable aviation fuel coming online, CoverCress looks like it’s going to be something that we need to at least take a look at as a valid additional crop that we could grow.

Today’s combination of elevated input costs and tighter commodity margins is changing the way farmers think about risk.

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.

Elevated production costs may be limiting agricultural producers’ willingness or ability to expand, says Jim Henry.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture tent not only offers thirst-quenching treats, but also educates state fair visitors on the diversity of locally-grown products the Prairie State offers.

The Tyson beef processing plant closure at nearby Joslin was an unpleasant surprise. Now most local cattle sold will be discounted the freight cost to go to more distant plants — a consequence of low beef supply.

Tyson Foods announced the closure of three beef processing facilities, including the 3,000-head-per-day slaughtering plant in Joslin in northwestern Illinois.

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years.

Farm growth expectations vary among U.S. farms, and those expectations appear to be linked to how producers view their financial position, investment opportunities and the broader outlook for agriculture.

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

Building a farm takes a lifetime, but losing it can take one unfinished plan.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to support the continued expansion of Illinois’ local food system.

Lower projected corn and wheat stocks bumped up anticipated season-average prices while soybeans were unchanged in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand estimates report.

The nation’s second-highest average soybean yield and the second-highest corn production for grain on record were projected in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop production report.

The U.S. Soybean Export Council has increased its emphasis on global market diversification as the competitive focus for U.S. soy exports.

Before the end of this Congress, three extremely important matters directly impacting agriculture will be debated — the farm bill, year-round E15 and additional financial support for farmers.

Sometimes shared goals outside of agriculture can lead to opportunities that we could never have imagined.

The Senate’s version of a new farm bill stalled in the Agriculture Committee, and its members will reconvene next month for another vote on the package.

After three months of declines, the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose in July from 113 to 126.

When the audience at the Ag Policy Summit was asked to describe Indiana’s energy future in one word — the answers weren’t glowing.

Farmers for Soil Health, the farmer-led initiative launched in 2022 to double cover crop acres on U.S. farmland by 2030, has reopened enrollment for 2026 with increased per-acre payments and a simplified one-year contract designed to remove barriers for growers.

The decisions that shape agriculture aren’t made by chance. They’re shaped by informed, engaged leaders who are willing to step up and speak on behalf of farmers and ranchers.

It’s been 40 years since Congress last passed major agricultural labor reform. In that time, farming has changed, but our labor system has not kept up.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Soybean Germplasm Collection at the University of Illinois.

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.

Utilizing corn stalks for winter grazing is an option for cattlemen to impact their profitability.

More than 200 people attended the Ag Policy Summit, an annual policy-focused program presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee.

At the Ag Policy Summit, two Indiana farmers discussed how the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board work together for U.S. farmers.

High-quality corn harvested last fall continued to maintain its high grades as it entered international export channels.

With optimism for the cattle business remaining strong, nearly 700 cattle producers from across the country gathered in Colorado, for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.

Organic corn earned substantially more than conventional corn over the past five years. So, why aren’t more farmers making the switch?

Illinois Soybean Association marketing efforts were highlighted during the recent Agronomy Farm Field Day, tying together the production of a high-quality product and its relationship with global demand.

Every farm lost takes with it generations of knowledge, community leadership and the heartbeat of local economies.

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.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition wrapped up the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference by recognizing three Illinois producers with the Master Grazier Award: Rick Adams, Terry Becherer and Perry Hottes.

Seed Genetics Direct’s 2026 Wheat Yield Contest entries averaged 119.1 bushels per acre, with an average test weight of 58.1 pounds per acre.

Although Trinette Olin worked on writing a children’s book for many years, it took retirement for her to complete the project.

This is the final Farm & Food File. None of it would have been possible without you.

After nearly six decades of dairying and then writing deadlines, Alan Guebert has typed his final “-30-” as a weekly columnist.

Alan Guebert experienced countless changes over his long career as an ag journalist, ranging from technology to news coverage.

Farmer leaders of the Illinois Corn Growers Association recently advocated for their peers on Capitol Hill.

Led by its 77 farmer-leaders, United Soybean Board approved a $122.5 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year, strategically allocating funds across vital research, promotion and education investments.

Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.