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.

Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year, reports Jim Henry.

Purdue Extension is transforming its infrastructure, transitioning to a statewide organization with 12 regions, with county-based 4-H programs.

Hoosiers are paying an average of $66.73 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $6.67 per person — a 7% decrease compared to last year, according to a survey form Indiana Farm Bureau.

Around 160 people attended the 2026 Livestock Summit in Indianapolis, bringing together leaders and farmers from across the state.

Market data for week ending June 26, 2026.

High-quality corn harvested last fall continued to maintain its high grades as it entered international export channels.