Agricultural conditions were unchanged or declined in most of the Federal Reserve Districts, while cost pressures intensified from fuel and fertilizer spikes.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52%.

Bryer Nelson is excited for the opportunities he will be given and the opportunities he will be sharing with FFA members during the upcoming year as the president of the Illinois Association FFA.

Illinois AgriNews presented the Top 5 Section Reporter awards and the Top 10 Chapter Reporter awards during the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield.

From supporting rural communities to marketing products internationally, the Illinois Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of programs.

Total U.S. winter wheat production estimates were reduced to its lowest since 1965 as a severe drought continues in the Plains.

Wheat stocks fell on lower production estimates, and corn and soybeans supplies were steady in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand estimates report.

As expected, for the second straight month only minimal changes were made in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand report.

Market data for week ending June 12, 2026.