Planting corn and soybeans on Bell Family Farms has started for the 2026 growing season.

AgriNews is launching a Community Marketing Grant program to help local businesses stretch their advertising dollars during this especially difficult time.

Market data for week ending May 1, 2026.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.3% from 6.23% last week.

Beck’s recently acquired the Mid-State Seed soybean processing facility in Marshall in central Missouri.

Through its Compeer Giving program, Compeer Financial awarded $19,750 to 20 Illinois farmers markets.

Thirteen Illinois Farm Bureau members and agricultural professionals graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” ruling that locks in the highest-ever Renewable Volume Obligations.

Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its Rural Collaboration Project.