The House narrowly approved a $95 billion budget bill to send the measure — which contains $12 billion in additional agricultural assistance — to the Senate, where it faces an unclear path, reports Jim Henry.

For over two decades, Wayne and Jamie Keller have been sponsors of the Du Quoin State Fair Junior Livestock Show.

Today’s combination of elevated input costs and tighter commodity margins is changing the way farmers think about risk.

Soy buyers from several countries took advantage of the opportunity to see soybeans growing on an Illinois farm during a tour of Ryan Frieders’ farm.

Elevated production costs may be limiting agricultural producers’ willingness or ability to expand, says Jim Henry.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture tent not only offers thirst-quenching treats, but also educates state fair visitors on the diversity of locally-grown products the Prairie State offers.

Market data for week ending Aug. 21, 2026.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared with this time last year.

Illinois Agri-Women announced the three Legacy Farm Family Award winners for the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America, or GoAg3, initiative.