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.

Market data for week ending Aug. 21, 2026.

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.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared with this time last year.

Illinois Agri-Women announced the three Legacy Farm Family Award winners for the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America, or GoAg3, initiative.

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.

Boston-based Grillo’s Pickles opened a $54 million production facility in Taylorsville in southeastern Indiana.