Illinois Farmers Union on Jan. 27 will hold its annual meeting where family farmers and ranchers from across the state will gather for a day of educational programming and policy discussion.
In addition to growing food organically, Marty Travis works with numerous Illinois farmers to provide marketing and distribution services that connect them to numerous buyers.
When it comes to soybean demand, meat exports are a big part of the equation.
As 2025 draws to a close, Jim Henry looks back on some of the key moments that shaped the year in agriculture.
Agricultural conditions remained strained but slightly improved over the last six weeks, according to a survey across the Corn Belt’s Federal Reserve Districts.
The Illinois Alternative Protein Innovation Task Force recently released its groundbreaking findings, revealing how the state can bolster its position as a national agricultural and biomanufacturing powerhouse.
Agriculture’s economic conditions, trade and uncertainty in the ethanol market were among the topics of focus at the Illinois Corn Growers Association annual meeting.
For over three decades, David Loos was on the frontlines advocating for the develop and expansion of the ethanol industry in Illinois.
Whiskey Acres Distilling Company, where the corn is grown, harvested and distilled on-site, once again earned top honors at the Heartland Whiskey Competition as Best-in-State for Illinois.
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