The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.3% from 6.23% last week.

Beck’s recently acquired the Mid-State Seed soybean processing facility in Marshall in central Missouri.

Through its Compeer Giving program, Compeer Financial awarded $19,750 to 20 Illinois farmers markets.

Thirteen Illinois Farm Bureau members and agricultural professionals graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” ruling that locks in the highest-ever Renewable Volume Obligations.

Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its Rural Collaboration Project.

Market data for week ending April 24, 2026.

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

The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers’ comprehensive annual farmland values report also includes various tidbits of interest.