Jim Henry warns that farmers across the Midwest face an urgent challenge this harvest season: limited grain storage capacity.
Farm income concerns along with state and federal issues continue to be a focus of Illinois Farm Bureau.
The Ag Economy Barometer rose one point in September, but farmers’ perceptions about current conditions on the farm fell seven points — suggesting concern about record-high corn and soybean yields pressuring crop prices.
Indiana Farm Bureau announced its policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session, with a focus on protecting farms.
Jim Henry laments that farmers are facing a difficult economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
The Illinois Soybean Association seeks qualified candidates to fill a vacant board seat for District 18, which includes the following counties: Franklin, Hamilton, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski and Massac.
American soybean farmers are fretting over not only this year’s crop, but the long-term viability of their businesses, built in part on China’s once-insatiable appetite for U.S. beans.