An expected large shift away from corn acres didn’t happen, based on a planted acres survey of farmers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“I” state farmers shifted to more soybean acres and less corn and winter wheat acres, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s planted acres survey.

Grain stocks are higher than a year ago heading into the last quarter of the 2025-2026 marketing year.

After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in Illinois should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline of July 15.

Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes.

Market data for week ending July 3, 2026.

The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn. But that global market — and corn superpower status — is not guaranteed.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center’s International Trade Center is exploring collaboration opportunities with the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers program have been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.