Women Changing the Face of Agriculture, a program of Illinois Agri-Women, will host its first three-event series across the state in March.

Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom is helping teachers bring agriculture to life for students across the state through IAA Foundation grants, which support hands-on lessons, teacher resources and agricultural literacy programs in Illinois schools.

Illinois Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Rural Development Grant Program, offering $120,000 to support projects that strengthen rural Illinois communities.

There is a growing concern about the economics of operating the farm right now. And input costs are playing a huge role in that angst.

Participating in leadership programs provides a variety of opportunities for farmers that include improving communication skills, learning new farming techniques and enhancing their business plans.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is launching the eighth year of its Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program.

Agricultural conditions across the Federal Reserve districts in the Corn Belt continued to be described as subdued due volatile commodity prices and a surge in diesel prices.

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

Market data for week ending Oct. 23, 2026.