Policy positions for Indiana Farm Bureau in 2027 will include stances on income taxes and data center development, as decided by 236 farmer and agribusiness delegates from across the state.

As agriculture faces rising costs, tighter margins and increasing competition from non-farm uses, land-use decisions made today will shape whether the next generation of farmers and ranchers can enter, expand and keep working the land needed to support the U.S. farm economy.

Wind and solar farms, data centers and battery storage sites have been in the headlines, and farm managers were surveyed to find the extent of the growth.

Farmland values in the Midwest were flat in the second quarter of 2026 compared to a year ago, according to a 7th Federal Reserve District report.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s career as a venture capitalist and philanthropist from Chicago seems far-removed from agriculture, yet they parallel one another, according to the two-term governor.

Running on a platform of affordability, safety and education, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey gave his stance on issues during the recent Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy stressed the need for more certainty from Capitol Hill for farmers.

For many of us whose roots run deep on a family farm, land isn’t just an asset. It provides food, supports wildlife, filters water and tells the story of generations who have cared for it.

When the audience at the Ag Policy Summit was asked to describe Indiana’s energy future in one word — the answers weren’t glowing.

More than 200 people attended the Ag Policy Summit, an annual policy-focused program presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee.

The use of AI in agriculture has potential to enhance efficiency through precision agriculture, optimize resource use and improved production.

Data centers create both economic opportunities and resource pressures, particularly around land, water and energy.

Smart site selection, local engagement and long-term planning can ensure rural America remains both a hub for agricultural production and a partner in responsible technological growth, reports Jim Henry.

Lease agreements shifted toward more traditional crop-share agreements in 2026.

Farmland prices are expected to decrease from 1% to 5% this year, according to Illinois professional farm managers.

Farmland values remain resilient in spite of a cooling agricultural economy, according to the latest installment of the Maximizing Your Farmland Series presented by Halderman.

As president of Illinois Farm Bureau, Philip Nelson aims to provide impactful advocacy for farmers in the state.