Farmers need stronger market returns, so income comes from selling commodities, not aid — and that means improving the farm safety net through a fully passed farm bill, strengthening trade demand, and addressing rising input costs, says Jim Henry.

The Illinois Soybean Board is looking for farmers interested in filling one of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board.

The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers’ new leadership team was seated at its annual meeting.

Market data for week ending Feb. 13, 2026.

After spending 30 years as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter, Dave Burt “retired and got bored,” when an event in his area gave him an idea that sparked a new business.

Purple Wave Auction was among the over 175 exhibitors at the two-day Midwest Ag Expo that drew large crowds from Illinois and beyond.

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

Agricultural economic conditions are largely unchanged from mid-November through early January, according to surveys conducted across Federal Reserve Districts in the Corn Belt.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced plans to distribute $3.6 million in fiscal year 2026 at the recent Everything Local Conference.