Long-term profitability will depend less on producing a good crop and more on earning a profitable price for it, predicts Jim Henry.

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

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board elected a new slate of officers who will help lead the organization’s efforts to invest Illinois corn checkoff dollars in programs that grow demand, create new markets and strengthen understanding of Illinois corn farmers and the industry.

Wind and solar farms, data centers and battery storage sites have been in the headlines, and farm managers were surveyed to find the extent of the growth.

Higher values strengthen farm balance sheets and provide landowners with additional equity and collateral, but they also raise the cost of buying, renting and expanding an operation.

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Two Indiana staples — corn and racing — are crossing paths in 2027.

Policy positions for Indiana Farm Bureau in 2027 will include stances on income taxes and data center development, as decided by 236 farmer and agribusiness delegates from across the state.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase products, including pork, for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

Rural America doesn’t ask for much — just a fair shot and a government that has their back.

Colleen Callahan’s moxie started to develop long before she became the first woman agribusiness director at WMBD Radio and Television and later the first woman to lead the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

An incredible 135 farm families received the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest at the Indiana State Fair.

Attempts to lower grocery costs should not come at the expense of the ranchers working to strengthen America’s food supply.

The largest packers are reconfiguring their business models to emphasize a greater reliance on imports and deemphasize their historical reliance on domestic slaughter.

Canada has pledged to roll out “dollar-for-dollar” countertariffs on scores of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s latest import taxes, which have plunged the North American neighbors deeper into a bitter trade war.

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

A new study by the University of Illinois and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois farmers could see a revenue loss if the state banned glyphosate.

We’re witnessing a radical restructuring where the downstream beef industry intersects with the upstream cattle industry.

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

Strong trade relationships with Canada and Mexico help strengthen family farms, support rural communities and keep American agriculture competitive around the world.

Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a turnaround from the first full year loss in its history.

Toyota reported a nearly doubling of profit for the fiscal first quarter as solid demand in the United States and India combined with a favorable exchange rate to boost results.

Nissan Motor Corp. reported that it returned to profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by cost-cutting measures and improved sales in some markets.

Whether advocating on Capitol Hill, mentoring campers or preparing for the Illinois State Fair, the Illinois FFA state officer team is embracing every opportunity to serve.

Deidra Roell, a fifth-generation grain farmer in Washington County in southern Indiana, shared the latest on her farm with AgriNews.

Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois.

There are times when it seems like agriculture just can’t catch a break. This is one of those times.

In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, Conservation World visitors during the Illinois State Fair had a chance to record their stories, memories and hopes for future generations.

The United States has fully resumed Mexican avocado imports following a temporary suspension prompted by a security alert in the western state of Michoacán.

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.

Running on a platform of affordability, safety and education, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey gave his stance on issues during the recent Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable.

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

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.

For many of us whose roots run deep on a family farm, land isn’t just an asset. It provides food, supports wildlife, filters water and tells the story of generations who have cared for it.

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.

The House narrowly approved a $95 billion budget bill to send the measure — which contains $12 billion in additional agricultural assistance — to the Senate, where it faces an unclear path, reports Jim Henry.

It has not been verified, but Dave Kestel’s blood may run red, white and blue.

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.

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.

Proactive farm estate and succession planning ensures agricultural legacies survive across generations.

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

Good government isn’t always about passing more laws. Sometimes it’s about making sure the ones we already have are enforced and still make sense.

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.

Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency and mobilized the Indiana National Guard as devastating floods hit Hoosiers.

The Illinois Soybean Association elected new leadership during its annual public meeting in Champaign.

Dennis Neuhaus was elected the new board president of Growmark during the cooperative’s annual meeting.

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.