In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture increased corn harvested area by 4.5 million acres since its mid-2025 projection, bolstering production to record levels.

The amount of corn, soybeans and wheat remaining in bins increased year-over-year in the first quarter of the new marketing year.

A combination of higher beginning stocks and larger than expected production pushed up crop ending stocks in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s balance sheets.

The Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture has launched “Trends in the U.S. Farm Balance Sheet,” an interactive data visualization tool built using farm income and wealth statistics.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve on the Illinois FSA state committee.

Market data for week ending Jan. 23, 2026.

The winter wheat planted area for harvest is estimated to drop slightly, according to the winter wheat and canola seedings report.

More than 200 farmers and agricultural professionals attended this year’s Top Farmer Conference.

Illinois Soybean Association is excited to celebrate outstanding individuals in agriculture through its annual Achievement Awards.