Farmers are feeling better about their financial future, but that optimism has not translated into stronger plans for machinery and building investments.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson has spent the months since his election meeting with members across the state.

Learnard Seed Services is celebrating 90 years of serving farmers across Vermilion County and surrounding areas, marking a milestone that reflects decades of trusted relationships, agronomic expertise and commitment to agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released updated farm income numbers this week, and the outlook is still bleak, says Jim Henry.

Market data for week ending Sept. 18, 2026.

The farm economy has changed significantly in the eight years since the last farm bill was written, reports Jim Henry.

The agronomy zone at the Farm Progress Show gave farmers the opportunity to examine several Wyffels Hybrids corn products growing in the demonstration plot.

Corn basis weakened across much of the eastern Corn Belt in August, but soybean basis told a very different story.

Israeli ag-biotech company IBI Ag is establishing its North American headquarters in Indiana, marking the first deal under the new $60 million Iron Nation-Indiana initiative.