Earlier · 23:34 UTC
Projected Negative Returns for 2026 Illinois Cash Rent Farmland
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Projections of negative returns for 2026 cash-rented farmland, combined with variable early-season growth stages and weather volatility, signal tightening margins for row crop producers.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Projections of negative returns for 2026 cash-rented farmland, combined with variable early-season growth stages and weather volatility, signal tightening margins for row crop producers.
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Illinois Crop Update - May 30, 2025 - farmdoc
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Yield Risk Evaluator - farmdoc
Used to access historic crop yield data for corn, soybeans, and wheat; sortable by state total, county level, and NASS crop reporting district.
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Farmland Values Resources - farmdoc - University of Illinois
Projections in the latest Illinois Crop Budgets suggest negative returns on cash rented farmland for the 2026 crop year (see farmdoc daily article from January 13, 2026).
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Earlier · 02:33 UTC
Projected Negative 2026 Cash Rent Returns Amid Stable 2025 Crop Progress
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While early 2025 crop progress appears stable despite wet conditions, farmdoc projections indicate a shift toward negative returns for 2026 cash rents, signaling a tightening margin environment that may be overlooked during the current growing season.
Worth planning around near Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic is an Extension program located in the Department of Crop Sciences. For more information, please see our website: https://extension.illinois.edu/plant-clinic or contact us at 217-333-0519. Wheat Samples: We have received 3 wheat samples so far in 2025, ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
While early 2025 crop progress appears stable despite wet conditions, farmdoc projections indicate a shift toward negative returns for 2026 cash rents, signaling a tightening margin environment that may be overlooked during the current growing season.
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Illinois Crop Update - May 30, 2025 - farmdoc
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Yield Risk Evaluator - farmdoc
Used to access historic crop yield data for corn, soybeans, and wheat; sortable by state total, county level, and NASS crop reporting district.
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Farmland Values Resources - farmdoc - University of Illinois
Projections in the latest Illinois Crop Budgets suggest negative returns on cash rented farmland for the 2026 crop year (see farmdoc daily article from January 13, 2026).
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Earlier · 23:34 UTC
Illinois 2026 Crop Budgets Signal Shift to Long-Term Margin Planning
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While current crop health is stable, the release of 2026 budgets signals a shift toward long-term margin planning. Producers may overlook the early necessity of cost-structure adjustments while focused on current sub-threshold pest management.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
While current crop health is stable, the release of 2026 budgets signals a shift toward long-term margin planning. Producers may overlook the early necessity of cost-structure adjustments while focused on current sub-threshold pest management.
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Illinois Crop Update - August 8, 2025 - farmdoc
Again, no major signs of disease showing up yet in the soybean fields surveyed. Japanese beetle feeding was easy to find, although it was still below recommended thresholds for control (https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/insects/japanese-beetle-management-guidelines.html).
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Agricultural Law - farmdoc - University of Illinois
The farmdoc Agricultural Law section provides information on Taxation, Contracts and Leases, Biotechnology, Land Use and Environment and Laws and Regulations. Also related articles from the farmdoc daily site.
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2026 Budgets For All Regions - farmdoc - University of Illinois
This publication presents crop budgets for three regions in Illinois: northern, central, and southern Illinois. Central Illinois is further divided into high an
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Earlier · 02:33 UTC
Northern IL Yield Risk: Rootworm Injury and Late-Season Dryness
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Early-season rootworm pressure in continuous corn combined with late-season moisture deficits in Grundy County suggests localized yield drag despite broader state averages.
Worth planning around near Northern Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic is an Extension program located in the Department of Crop Sciences. For more information, please see our website: https://extension.illinois.edu/plant-clinic or contact us at 217-333-0519. Wheat Samples: We have received 3 wheat samples so far in 2025, ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Early-season rootworm pressure in continuous corn combined with late-season moisture deficits in Grundy County suggests localized yield drag despite broader state averages.
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Illinois Crop Update - June 20, 2025 - farmdoc
Most of our problem fields have been in northern/northwestern IL in areas with a lot of corn after corn – it will probably be a week or so before feeding injury will reveal itself there due to the slower temperature accumulation. Remember, if you are interested in monitoring rootworm adults as part of our regional monitoring program please, reach out to my email: nseiter@illinois.edu.
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Illinois Crop Update - August 15, 2025 - farmdoc
Russ Higgins – Commercial Agriculture Educator Grundy County Soil Conditions: Mildly Dry (soil is drier than normal, plant growth may have slowed) This week Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes, assistant professor and Agronomy Extension Specialist from the University of Illinois visited the Grundy-Kendall County area and met with area producers where he shared expectations of both state and local yields.
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Oct 24 | Climate Review & Weather Forecast - farmdoc
The 2025 Farm Assets Conference is scheduled for Friday, December 12 at the AgriCenter in Bloomington, Illinois. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. central. The program starts at 8:00 a.m. Registration for 2025 is $80 per person through noon December 8 and $100 thereafter.
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Late-Season Heat Wave Accelerates Maturity Following Early Emergence Stress
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Late-season heat recovery is accelerating maturity for crops that faced early-season emergence issues and mid-summer heat stress, potentially masking underlying stand variability during harvest.
Worth planning around near Dekalb County, Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic is an Extension program located in the Department of Crop Sciences. For more information, please see our website: https://extension.illinois.edu/plant-clinic or contact us at 217-333-0519. Wheat Samples: We have received 3 wheat samples so far in 2025, ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Late-season heat recovery is accelerating maturity for crops that faced early-season emergence issues and mid-summer heat stress, potentially masking underlying stand variability during harvest.
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Illinois Crop Update - September 19, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal We have had a bit of a mini heat wave here in the middle of September as temperatures returned to near normal compared to the previous two weeks of cooler weather. The warmer temperatures are helping the corn and soybeans progress along through maturity…
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Illinois Crop Update - May 23, 2025 - farmdoc
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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Illinois Crop Update - September 5, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal Cooler temperatures have arrived this fall (late summer really) as we move through the waiting period of the growing season for corn and soybeans. Temperature averages in the 70s and low 80s have brought much relief after a very hot stretch across Northern IL.…
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Compounding Pest and Moisture Stress in Northern Illinois Corn
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Combining early-season rootworm pressure in continuous corn with late-season moisture deficits in Grundy County suggests a compounding stress scenario that may degrade yield potential more than isolated reports indicate.
Worth planning around near Northern Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Combining early-season rootworm pressure in continuous corn with late-season moisture deficits in Grundy County suggests a compounding stress scenario that may degrade yield potential more than isolated reports indicate.
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Illinois Crop Update - June 20, 2025 - farmdoc
Most of our problem fields have been in northern/northwestern IL in areas with a lot of corn after corn – it will probably be a week or so before feeding injury will reveal itself there due to the slower temperature accumulation. Remember, if you are interested in monitoring rootworm adults as part of our regional monitoring program please, reach out to my email: nseiter@illinois.edu.
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Illinois Crop Update - August 15, 2025 - farmdoc
Russ Higgins – Commercial Agriculture Educator Grundy County Soil Conditions: Mildly Dry (soil is drier than normal, plant growth may have slowed) This week Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes, assistant professor and Agronomy Extension Specialist from the University of Illinois visited the Grundy-Kendall County area and met with area producers where he shared expectations of both state and local yields.
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Earlier · 02:33 UTC
Illinois 2026 Crop Budgets and Regulatory Outlook
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The release of 2026 crop budgets alongside updated regulatory and tax guidance signals a shift toward early margin protection and compliance planning for the upcoming cycles.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic is an Extension program located in the Department of Crop Sciences. For more information, please see our website: https://extension.illinois.edu/plant-clinic or contact us at 217-333-0519. Wheat Samples: We have received 3 wheat samples so far in 2025, ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The release of 2026 crop budgets alongside updated regulatory and tax guidance signals a shift toward early margin protection and compliance planning for the upcoming cycles.
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Agricultural Law - farmdoc - University of Illinois
The farmdoc Agricultural Law section provides information on Taxation, Contracts and Leases, Biotechnology, Land Use and Environment and Laws and Regulations. Also related articles from the farmdoc daily site.
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2026 Budgets For All Regions - farmdoc - University of Illinois
This publication presents crop budgets for three regions in Illinois: northern, central, and southern Illinois. Central Illinois is further divided into high an
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Earlier · 23:34 UTC
Record Wet Spring and Volatile Storms Delay Illinois Planting
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The region has pivoted from extreme winter/early spring deficits to record-breaking wet conditions and severe hail. This rapid saturation and volatility create a narrow, high-risk planting window that may catch operators off-guard after a dry winter.
Needs near-term attention near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The region has pivoted from extreme winter/early spring deficits to record-breaking wet conditions and severe hail. This rapid saturation and volatility create a narrow, high-risk planting window that may catch operators off-guard after a dry winter.
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April 24 | Climate Review and Weather Update - farmdoc
We had another very active weather week, with multiple rounds of storms and heavy rain. 7-day precipitation totals ranged from less than a quarter of an inch in southeast Illinois to just over 3 inches in parts of northern and western Illinois. Much of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin has received more than 10 inches of precipitation since the start of March, making it the wettest start to spring on record throughout that region.
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Apr 17 | Climate Review and Weather Update - farmdoc
by Trent Ford, State Climatologist ISWS PRI University of Illinois Our warm spring continued this week, as average temperatures ranged from the high 50s in northern Illinois to the mid-60s in southern Illinois, 10 to 15 degrees above normal. The first half of April has been extremely warm, in fact the second warmest start to April on record in Peoria, Springfield, and St.
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Northern IL Maturity Acceleration via Late-Season Heat
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Late-season heat recovery following low pest/disease pressure is accelerating maturity. The pattern suggests a rapid dry-down window that may catch growers off guard after the earlier cool stretch.
Worth planning around near Northern and Northwestern Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Late-season heat recovery following low pest/disease pressure is accelerating maturity. The pattern suggests a rapid dry-down window that may catch growers off guard after the earlier cool stretch.
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Illinois Crop Update - August 8, 2025 - farmdoc
Again, no major signs of disease showing up yet in the soybean fields surveyed. Japanese beetle feeding was easy to find, although it was still below recommended thresholds for control (https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/insects/japanese-beetle-management-guidelines.html).
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Illinois Crop Update - September 19, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal We have had a bit of a mini heat wave here in the middle of September as temperatures returned to near normal compared to the previous two weeks of cooler weather. The warmer temperatures are helping the corn and soybeans progress along through maturity…
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Illinois Crop Update - September 5, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal Cooler temperatures have arrived this fall (late summer really) as we move through the waiting period of the growing season for corn and soybeans. Temperature averages in the 70s and low 80s have brought much relief after a very hot stretch across Northern IL.…
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Late-Season Temperature Fluctuations Accelerating Crop Maturity
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The shift from late-August heat stress to early-September cooling, followed by a mid-September heat wave, is accelerating late-season grain fill and dry-down. This pattern suggests a compressed harvest window that may catch producers off guard regarding equipment readiness.
Worth planning around near Northern Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2025-05-23 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Soil crusting causes soybeans to use all their energy trying to emerge from the soil and can result in a poor stand. What soy population is needed before considering a replant? Dr. Emerson Nafziger addressed this issue for both corn and soy in a 2020 farmdoc Daily posting https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/05/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html .
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:34 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The shift from late-August heat stress to early-September cooling, followed by a mid-September heat wave, is accelerating late-season grain fill and dry-down. This pattern suggests a compressed harvest window that may catch producers off guard regarding equipment readiness.
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Illinois Crop Update - September 19, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal We have had a bit of a mini heat wave here in the middle of September as temperatures returned to near normal compared to the previous two weeks of cooler weather. The warmer temperatures are helping the corn and soybeans progress along through maturity…
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Illinois Crop Update - September 5, 2025 - farmdoc
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Condition: Near Normal Cooler temperatures have arrived this fall (late summer really) as we move through the waiting period of the growing season for corn and soybeans. Temperature averages in the 70s and low 80s have brought much relief after a very hot stretch across Northern IL.…
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Earlier · 02:33 UTC
Record Spring Rainfall Reverses Winter Drought, Halting Fieldwork
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-24 02:33 UTC
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A record-wet spring in Northern IL/Southern WI has abruptly reversed winter precipitation deficits, creating a high-risk window for fieldwork delays and soil compaction that contrasts sharply with the dry conditions seen earlier in the season.
Needs near-term attention near Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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2025-05-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:33 UTC
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator Stephenson County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) Across the county, corn is between VE and about V4 while soybeans are yet to emerge or at about V1. The rainfall received over the past ...
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
A record-wet spring in Northern IL/Southern WI has abruptly reversed winter precipitation deficits, creating a high-risk window for fieldwork delays and soil compaction that contrasts sharply with the dry conditions seen earlier in the season.
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April 24 | Climate Review and Weather Update - farmdoc
We had another very active weather week, with multiple rounds of storms and heavy rain. 7-day precipitation totals ranged from less than a quarter of an inch in southeast Illinois to just over 3 inches in parts of northern and western Illinois. Much of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin has received more than 10 inches of precipitation since the start of March, making it the wettest start to spring on record throughout that region.
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Apr 17 | Climate Review and Weather Update - farmdoc
https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ifrwx260417.mp3
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Earlier · 02:29 UTC
Wheat Weather Premium and Energy Volatility Decoupling Grain Markets
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC -> 2026-04-24 02:29 UTC
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Wheat weather premiums and crude oil fluctuations are decoupling grain prices, creating a complex margin environment where corn and beans struggle to follow wheat's upward momentum despite shared input pressures.
Worth planning around near Southern Plains; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
Use the chart below to check futures prices for commodities. Click the links for pricing on grains, livestock, oil and more and stay on top of what’s going on in the markets.
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
EPA’s Set 2 RFS rule drives a surge in biofuel demand while also boosting feedstock markets. Matt Upmeyer with Montana Renewables explains why it could spark major gains for U.S. agriculture.
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
EPA’s Set 2 RFS rule drives a surge in biofuel demand while also boosting feedstock markets. Matt Upmeyer with Montana Renewables explains why it could spark major gains for U.S. agriculture.
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
EPA’s Set 2 RFS rule drives a surge in biofuel demand while also boosting feedstock markets. Matt Upmeyer with Montana Renewables explains why it could spark major gains for U.S. agriculture.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Wheat weather premiums and crude oil fluctuations are decoupling grain prices, creating a complex margin environment where corn and beans struggle to follow wheat's upward momentum despite shared input pressures.
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Wheat Hits New Highs: Why Corn and Beans Could Not Follow - AgWeb
Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk says the HRW wheat market was adding weather premium with forecasts continuing to look hot and dry for the Southern Plains.
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Ag Markets Impacted by Money Flow, Crude Oil and Weather on Tuesday - AgWeb
According to Tommy Grisafi of Nesvick Trading money flow the last two sessions in the outside markets had a huge impact on ag markets.
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Corn, SRW Wheat Rally on Weather and Exports but is it Sustainable? Cattle Fall - AgWeb
Alan Brugler with A&N Economics says corn got some support from higher crude oil and soft red winter wheat plus other demand fundamentals.
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Yesterday · 16:30 UTC
Input Cost Surge Driving 2026 Acreage Shift and Global Margin Disparity
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC -> 2026-04-26 16:30 UTC
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Rising fuel and fertilizer costs driven by geopolitical conflict are forcing a shift toward less input-intensive crops (soybeans) and highlighting a competitive disadvantage for U.S. producers compared to Brazil's ethanol-integrated fleet.
Needs near-term attention near Global; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs driven by geopolitical conflict are forcing a shift toward less input-intensive crops (soybeans) and highlighting a competitive disadvantage for U.S. producers compared to Brazil's ethanol-integrated fleet.
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Brazil is uniquely positioned to weather rising world oil prices. Here is why – AgriNews
Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.
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The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Markets will now turn attention to planting progress – AgriNews
Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, reports Jim Henry, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector.
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Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protest – AgriNews
The Irish government survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that blocked access to oil supplies, caused gas pumps to run dry and created massive traffic jams.
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Yesterday · 23:30 UTC
Midwest Margin Pressure and Shifting Economic Sentiment
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC -> 2026-04-26 23:30 UTC
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Multiple signals indicate a tightening margin environment across the Corn Belt, where rising input costs and cooling land values are being partially offset by new fuel incentives and improved sentiment.
Worth planning around near Midwest US; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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2026-04-13 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Multiple signals indicate a tightening margin environment across the Corn Belt, where rising input costs and cooling land values are being partially offset by new fuel incentives and improved sentiment.
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Farmers more optimistic about ag economy in March – AgriNews
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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Extension assists farmers navigate challenging farm economy – AgriNews
For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile, making farm business planning difficult.
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Federal Reserve survey: Costs, volatile market top concerns – AgriNews
There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.
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Yesterday · 16:32 UTC
Rising Input Costs Driving 2026 Corn-to-Soybean Acreage Shift
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2026-03-14 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-26 16:32 UTC
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Geopolitical conflict is driving a synchronized surge in fuel and fertilizer costs, forcing a shift in 2026 acreage intentions toward lower-input crops like soybeans.
Needs near-term attention near Global/Corn Belt; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-03-14 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:31 UTC
A team of Purdue University students won first place in the food track of the 2026 Student Soybean Innovation Competition. By Erica Quinlan●April 04, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT · Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. By AgriNews Staff●April 04, 2026 at 8:30 am CDT ·
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2026-04-19 23:31 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:31 UTC
“Farm managers usually opt for short lease terms in cash rental agreements. Among cash rents, 83% of the leases were one year in duration, and 30% had a different rental rate in 2026 compared to 2025,” the report stated.
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2026-04-19 23:31 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:31 UTC
MCHENRY, Ill. — A commodity brokerage firm’s farmer survey indicates a shift toward more soybean acres in 2026.
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2026-04-19 23:31 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:31 UTC
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Geopolitical conflict is driving a synchronized surge in fuel and fertilizer costs, forcing a shift in 2026 acreage intentions toward lower-input crops like soybeans.
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Federal Reserve survey: Costs, volatile market top concerns – AgriNews
There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.
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The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Markets will now turn attention to planting progress – AgriNews
Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, reports Jim Henry, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector.
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Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protest – AgriNews
The Irish government survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that blocked access to oil supplies, caused gas pumps to run dry and created massive traffic jams.
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Earlier · 23:20 UTC
Input Cost Surge Drives 2026 Corn-to-Soybean Acreage Shift
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2026-03-14 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-25 23:20 UTC
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Claim
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs driven by geopolitical instability are forcing a shift from corn to soybeans to manage margin volatility.
Needs near-term attention near Corn Belt; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-03-14 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:20 UTC
A team of Purdue University students won first place in the food track of the 2026 Student Soybean Innovation Competition. By Erica Quinlan●April 04, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT · Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. By AgriNews Staff●April 04, 2026 at 8:30 am CDT ·
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2026-04-19 23:20 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:20 UTC
“Farm managers usually opt for short lease terms in cash rental agreements. Among cash rents, 83% of the leases were one year in duration, and 30% had a different rental rate in 2026 compared to 2025,” the report stated.
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2026-04-19 23:20 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:20 UTC
MCHENRY, Ill. — A commodity brokerage firm’s farmer survey indicates a shift toward more soybean acres in 2026.
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2026-04-19 23:20 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:20 UTC
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs driven by geopolitical instability are forcing a shift from corn to soybeans to manage margin volatility.
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Federal Reserve survey: Costs, volatile market top concerns – AgriNews
There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.
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The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Markets will now turn attention to planting progress – AgriNews
Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, reports Jim Henry, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector.
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Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protest – AgriNews
The Irish government survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that blocked access to oil supplies, caused gas pumps to run dry and created massive traffic jams.
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Earlier · 02:29 UTC
Midwest Planting Delays Contrast Record Southern Progress
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2026-04-13 02:29 UTC -> 2026-04-25 02:29 UTC
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Heavy rains are stalling planting in the I-states despite a fast national pace, creating a regional fieldwork gap exacerbated by El Niño patterns and tight margins.
Worth planning around near Illinois and Indiana, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-04-13 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
USDA’s crop progress report showed Iowa farmers have just 1% of the corn planted compared to the 2% average.
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2026-04-13 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
AgWeb · Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates · The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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2026-04-20 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
Hillari Mason with Pro Farmer says farmers had to roll or sell December futures or basis fixed contracts before Wednesday or risk delivery and so most of the commercial positioning is done which will take pressure off the market.
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2026-04-20 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
Hillari Mason with Pro Farmer says farmers had to roll or sell December futures or basis fixed contracts before Wednesday or risk delivery and so most of the commercial positioning is done which will take pressure off the market.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Heavy rains are stalling planting in the I-states despite a fast national pace, creating a regional fieldwork gap exacerbated by El Niño patterns and tight margins.
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Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates - AgWeb
The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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'Losing Glyphosate Would Be A Disastrous Blow For Farmers' - AgWeb
On a media call hosted by the Modern Ag Alliance on Friday, three veteran Midwest farmers say they are farming through some of the tightest margins of their careers while shouldering growing uncertainty over crop-protection tools. They argue that science-based regulation, consistent labeling and a predictable legal environment are essential if they are to keep adopting conservation practices and stay competitive globally.
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"Super” El Niño Talk Grows: What It Means for U.S. Farmers - AgWeb
AgWeb · Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates · The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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Earlier · 23:19 UTC
Midwest Planting Delays Masked by National Progress Averages
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2026-04-12 23:19 UTC -> 2026-04-24 23:19 UTC
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Claim
While national planting averages appear ahead of schedule due to southern progress, key I-state regions (IL, IN, IA) are facing localized moisture delays and fieldwork windows that are tighter than the 5-year average.
Worth planning around near Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-12 23:19 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:19 UTC
USDA’s crop progress report showed Iowa farmers have just 1% of the corn planted compared to the 2% average.
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2026-04-12 23:19 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:19 UTC
AgWeb · Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates · The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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2026-04-19 23:19 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:19 UTC
By slashing planting time from weeks to just five days, Clayton Griffith’s switch to no-till aims to ensure sustainability while navigating the challenges of Alaska’s short growing season.
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2026-04-19 23:19 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:19 UTC
By slashing planting time from weeks to just five days, Clayton Griffith’s switch to no-till aims to ensure sustainability while navigating the challenges of Alaska’s short growing season.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
While national planting averages appear ahead of schedule due to southern progress, key I-state regions (IL, IN, IA) are facing localized moisture delays and fieldwork windows that are tighter than the 5-year average.
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Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates - AgWeb
The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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Corn Reigns King For Planting in Northwest Iowa - AgWeb
USDA’s crop progress report showed Iowa farmers have just 1% of the corn planted compared to the 2% average.
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Farming the Frontier: Alaskan Farmer Awaits Arrival of No-Till Air Drill to Beat the Arctic Clock - AgWeb
By slashing planting time from weeks to just five days, Clayton Griffith’s switch to no-till aims to ensure sustainability while navigating the challenges of Alaska’s short growing season.
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Earlier · 23:21 UTC
Bearish Corn Outlook and Rising Input Costs Squeeze Producer Margins
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2026-01-12 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-05 23:21 UTC
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Claim
Record corn production forecasts combined with rising urea costs and a shrinking share of the food dollar indicate significant margin compression for Midwest producers.
Needs near-term attention near Jo Daviess County, Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-01-12 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
Not only is it a corn crop that pushed above 17 billion bushels, but now it’s ending stocks that stayed and grew from the 2-billion-bushel mark,” Camp noted. “Coming in we had pre-report estimates saying that in part, we could see this drop as low as maybe 1.75 billion bushels, so to have a swing from that low end estimate by a couple hundred million bushels at minimum is no doubt a bearish influence.
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2026-02-04 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program and the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) provide important near-term support. However, ECAP was designed to address 2023 and 2024 losses, rather than 2025 and later production challenges. For both programs, payments are calculated on a per-acre basis.
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2026-02-12 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
Four fertilizers were slightly lower in price compared to last month while the other four were slightly higher.
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2026-02-12 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
Four fertilizers were slightly lower in price compared to last month while the other four were slightly higher.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Record corn production forecasts combined with rising urea costs and a shrinking share of the food dollar indicate significant margin compression for Midwest producers.
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Farmers' share of food dollar shrinks 2.5% nationwide | Perspectives | farmweeknow.com
The latest data from USDA provides a clear picture of how consumer food spending is distributed across the U.S. food supply chain.
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USDA pegs ’25 corn production above 17 billion bushels | Profitability | farmweeknow.com
Not only is it a corn crop that pushed above 17 billion bushels, but now it’s ending stocks that stayed and grew from the 2-billion-bushel mark,” Camp noted. “Coming in we had pre-report estimates saying that in part, we could see this drop as low as maybe 1.75 billion bushels, so to have a swing from that low end estimate by a couple hundred million bushels at minimum is no doubt a bearish influence.
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Urea up 5% from month ago, other fertilizer prices remain varied | Profitability | farmweeknow.com
Four fertilizers were slightly lower in price compared to last month while the other four were slightly higher.
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Earlier · 02:29 UTC
Regional Planting Delays and Margin Pressure in I-States
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC -> 2026-04-25 02:29 UTC
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Claim
Heavy rains are stalling planting in the I-states despite national progress, creating a bottleneck that increases sensitivity to input costs and regulatory uncertainty mentioned in regional reports.
Worth planning around near Illinois and Indiana, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-06 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
Risk Off Selling The commodity wide selling pressure was tied to risk aversion and uncertainty regarding the escalation of the Iran War according to Mark Knight with Farmers Keeper Financial.
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2026-04-13 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
USDA’s crop progress report showed Iowa farmers have just 1% of the corn planted compared to the 2% average.
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2026-04-13 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
AgWeb · Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates · The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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2026-04-20 02:29 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:29 UTC
Hillari Mason with Pro Farmer says farmers had to roll or sell December futures or basis fixed contracts before Wednesday or risk delivery and so most of the commercial positioning is done which will take pressure off the market.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Heavy rains are stalling planting in the I-states despite national progress, creating a bottleneck that increases sensitivity to input costs and regulatory uncertainty mentioned in regional reports.
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Illinois Farmers Sidelined by Rain and Storms, as Southern Farmers Plant at Record Rates - AgWeb
The nation’s corn crop is currently 11% planted, sitting 2 points ahead of the five-year average. Although many Illinois farmers are waiting to plant because of wet conditions, much of the latest national crop progress comes from Illinois and Indiana.
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'Losing Glyphosate Would Be A Disastrous Blow For Farmers' - AgWeb
On a media call hosted by the Modern Ag Alliance on Friday, three veteran Midwest farmers say they are farming through some of the tightest margins of their careers while shouldering growing uncertainty over crop-protection tools. They argue that science-based regulation, consistent labeling and a predictable legal environment are essential if they are to keep adopting conservation practices and stay competitive globally.
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ILFB Elevates State Policy to National AFBF and D.C. Farm Bill Negotiations
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2025-05-01 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-06 02:32 UTC
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Claim
Illinois Farm Bureau is successfully elevating state-level policy to the national AFBF platform while simultaneously lobbying in D.C. for Farm Bill budget reconciliation. This dual-track advocacy suggests a shift in federal program priorities for 2026 that may be overlooked amidst immediate energy cost concerns.
Worth planning around near Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-05-01 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
HOME Resources IFB In Action Deer nuisance bill advances from Illinois Senate · Published Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Source:
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2025-05-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
“This is why Farm Bureau exists,” he said. “We’re not going to let someone else tell our story for us. We’ve got our priority issues right. We’ve got great credibility. We’re a bipartisan organization, and that leads to discussions like today.”
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2025-05-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · ALERT: ACT NOW! Call to stop rising energy costs and protect ratepayers – oppose SB25 · About US · Get Involved · Resources
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2025-06-02 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Anderson has been involved in the legislative effort from the start. As a delegate at the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in December, he voted to include updates to wildlife management practices in the organization’s policy book.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Illinois Farm Bureau is successfully elevating state-level policy to the national AFBF platform while simultaneously lobbying in D.C. for Farm Bill budget reconciliation. This dual-track advocacy suggests a shift in federal program priorities for 2026 that may be overlooked amidst immediate energy cost concerns.
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IFB policy submittals adopted by AFBF | Illinois Farm Bureau
HOME Resources IFB In Action IFB policy submittals adopted by AFBF · Published Friday, January 16, 2026 | Source:
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IFB talks farm bill, MAHA in D.C. | Illinois Farm Bureau
During a recent visit to the nation’s capital, a delegation of Illinois Farm Bureau leaders and staff spent equal time staying up to date on budget reconciliation negotiations and advocating for the organization’s priority issues.
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Weather | Illinois Farm Bureau
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Yesterday · 23:30 UTC
Illinois Farmland Market Cooling Amid New B20 Fuel Incentives
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Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2026-04-20 02:30 UTC -> 2026-04-26 23:30 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The combination of cooling farmland values and new B20 fuel incentives indicates a shift toward margin preservation as asset appreciation slows and operational cost-offsets become active.
Worth planning around near Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-20 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering topics that affect local farm families and their businesses.
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2026-04-20 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
Two years after peak highs, the average sales price of top Illinois farmland saw slight year-over-year declines.
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2026-04-20 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
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.
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2026-04-20 02:30 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:30 UTC
Two years after peak highs, the average sales price of top Illinois farmland saw slight year-over-year declines.
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Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The combination of cooling farmland values and new B20 fuel incentives indicates a shift toward margin preservation as asset appreciation slows and operational cost-offsets become active.
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Steady to small decrease expected for farmland values – AgriNews
Brownfield (AgriNews photo/Martha Blum) CHICAGO — Farmland prices are expected to decrease from 1% to 5% this year, according to Illinois professional farm managers. “I would agree with that,” said Ray Brownfield, designated managing broker for Peoples Company.
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B20 incentive goes into effect – AgriNews
The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering topics that affect local farm families and their businesses.
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Earlier · 23:32 UTC
Bearish Corn Supply and Shrinking Producer Margins
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Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2026-01-12 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-27 23:32 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Record corn production forecasts combined with a shrinking share of the food dollar signal significant downward pressure on producer margins and local basis.
Worth planning around near Jo Daviess County, Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-01-12 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
Not only is it a corn crop that pushed above 17 billion bushels, but now it’s ending stocks that stayed and grew from the 2-billion-bushel mark,” Camp noted. “Coming in we had pre-report estimates saying that in part, we could see this drop as low as maybe 1.75 billion bushels, so to have a swing from that low end estimate by a couple hundred million bushels at minimum is no doubt a bearish influence.
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2026-02-04 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program and the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) provide important near-term support. However, ECAP was designed to address 2023 and 2024 losses, rather than 2025 and later production challenges. For both programs, payments are calculated on a per-acre basis.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Record corn production forecasts combined with a shrinking share of the food dollar signal significant downward pressure on producer margins and local basis.
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USDA pegs ’25 corn production above 17 billion bushels | Profitability | farmweeknow.com
Not only is it a corn crop that pushed above 17 billion bushels, but now it’s ending stocks that stayed and grew from the 2-billion-bushel mark,” Camp noted. “Coming in we had pre-report estimates saying that in part, we could see this drop as low as maybe 1.75 billion bushels, so to have a swing from that low end estimate by a couple hundred million bushels at minimum is no doubt a bearish influence.
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Farmers' share of food dollar shrinks 2.5% nationwide | Perspectives | farmweeknow.com
The latest data from USDA provides a clear picture of how consumer food spending is distributed across the U.S. food supply chain.
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Farmdoc Updates Farmland Valuation and Return Utilities
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Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2025-08-08 00:00 UTC -> 2025-10-03 00:00 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The release of updated farmland valuation and return utilities signals a shift toward data-driven land equity and rental rate recalibration as producers face tightening margins.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-08-08 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Summary of index numbers for Illinois farmland values.
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2025-08-08 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Summary of index numbers for Illinois farmland values.
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2025-08-08 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:24 UTC
Summary of index numbers for Illinois farmland values.
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2025-08-08 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:25 UTC
Summary of index numbers for Illinois farmland values.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The release of updated farmland valuation and return utilities signals a shift toward data-driven land equity and rental rate recalibration as producers face tightening margins.
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Farmland and Cropland Index and Return Utility - farmdoc
This utility allows a user to estimate the current value of farmland based on an earlier valuation, or estimate a prior date valuation based on current values.
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Farmland Values and Returns by State Through Time - farmdoc
This utility provides a quick and convenient means to visually compare aggregate state level farmland and cropland information with returns and levels based on USDA data. It is maintained at the TIAA Center for Farmland Research at the University of Illinois and is updated annually after the ...
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Earlier · 23:23 UTC
Illinois Market Volatility: Soybean Rallies and Energy Cost Fluctuations
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
2025-06-16 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-27 23:23 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Synthesized reports from Illinois Farm Bureau indicate high volatility in soybean margins and crude oil input costs, requiring active risk management through spreads and futures analysis.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
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2025-06-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
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2025-07-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
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2025-10-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
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Supported by two independent sources.
Synthesized reports from Illinois Farm Bureau indicate high volatility in soybean margins and crude oil input costs, requiring active risk management through spreads and futures analysis.
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Grain Spreads: Soybean Strangles Explored
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Cash Bids - Soybeans Rallying on Monday
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CL Futures: Navigating the Storm — Key
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Earlier · 23:21 UTC
Margin Squeeze Driving Regenerative Adoption
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Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2026-02-21 00:00 UTC -> 2026-04-05 23:21 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The decline in the farmer's share of food dollars creates a margin squeeze that is driving local adoption of regenerative practices as a cost-mitigation and value-capture strategy.
Worth planning around near Jo Daviess County, Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions toward the edge of the operating radius.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
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2026-02-21 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:21 UTC
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a welcome first step, but it falls short of addressing the full scope of losses farmers are currently facing.
Support
Single-source signal; confidence is intentionally capped.
The decline in the farmer's share of food dollars creates a margin squeeze that is driving local adoption of regenerative practices as a cost-mitigation and value-capture strategy.
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Farmers' share of food dollar shrinks 2.5% nationwide | Perspectives | farmweeknow.com
The latest data from USDA provides a clear picture of how consumer food spending is distributed across the U.S. food supply chain.
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Earlier · 02:32 UTC
Soybean Price Volatility and Rising Fuel Input Costs
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
2025-06-16 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-28 02:32 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Synthesized reports from the Illinois Farm Bureau indicate high volatility in soybean margins and rising fuel input costs driven by global crude oil disruptions, requiring active risk management via grain spreads.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-06-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-07-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-10-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
Support
Supported by two independent sources.
Synthesized reports from the Illinois Farm Bureau indicate high volatility in soybean margins and rising fuel input costs driven by global crude oil disruptions, requiring active risk management via grain spreads.
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Grain Spreads: Soybean Strangles Explored
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Cash Bids - Soybeans Rallying on Monday
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Soybeans Slipping to Start Thursday Trade
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Earlier · 23:23 UTC
Soybean Volatility and Energy Cost Convergence
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
2025-06-16 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-27 23:23 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The convergence of soybean price volatility and crude oil fluctuations creates a complex margin environment. Producers may overlook the correlation between energy-driven input costs and grain spread strategies during short-term rallies.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-06-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-07-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-10-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:23 UTC
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Support
Supported by two independent sources.
The convergence of soybean price volatility and crude oil fluctuations creates a complex margin environment. Producers may overlook the correlation between energy-driven input costs and grain spread strategies during short-term rallies.
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Grain Spreads: Soybean Strangles Explored
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Cash Bids - Soybeans Rallying on Monday
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CL Futures: Navigating the Storm — Key
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Soybean Volatility and Energy Cost Shifts Impacting Illinois Margins
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
Backed enough to use as an operational signal right now.
2025-06-16 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-21 00:00 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The synthesis of soybean price volatility (Monday rally vs. Thursday slip) combined with crude oil price targets indicates a tightening margin window where input costs and cash bid fluctuations require sophisticated hedging like strangles.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-06-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-07-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-10-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
Support
Supported by two independent sources.
The synthesis of soybean price volatility (Monday rally vs. Thursday slip) combined with crude oil price targets indicates a tightening margin window where input costs and cash bid fluctuations require sophisticated hedging like strangles.
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Grain Spreads: Soybean Strangles Explored
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Cash Bids - Soybeans Rallying on Monday
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Soybeans Slipping to Start Thursday Trade
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Yesterday · 18:32 UTC
USDA Signals Imminent Fertilizer Relief and Input Policy Shifts
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Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2026-04-22 02:32 UTC -> 2026-04-26 18:32 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
USDA Secretary Rollins is signaling imminent fertilizer relief measures and policy shifts during Missouri visits, which could lower input costs for row crop producers.
Worth planning around near Missouri, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-04-22 02:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss rising input costs, proposed fertilizer legislation, and potential support for farmers navigating tight margins.
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2026-04-22 02:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss rising input costs, proposed fertilizer legislation, and potential support for farmers navigating tight margins.
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2026-04-22 02:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss rising input costs, proposed fertilizer legislation, and potential support for farmers navigating tight margins.
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2026-04-22 02:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss rising input costs, proposed fertilizer legislation, and potential support for farmers navigating tight margins.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
USDA Secretary Rollins is signaling imminent fertilizer relief measures and policy shifts during Missouri visits, which could lower input costs for row crop producers.
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Rollins Signals Fertilizer Action As Farm Policy Priorities Take Center Stage in Budget Hearings - RFD
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins hints at new fertilizer plan while trade deals, soybean markets, and farm bill momentum drive ag policy discussion.
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USDA Eyes Fertilizer Relief as Rollins Visits Missouri, Research Overhaul Begins - RFD
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins plans a farm visit in Missouri, hinting at a possible fertilizer relief announcement on RFD-TV earlier this week. USDA also restructures its research infrastructure and launches new food-safety centers.
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Earlier · 02:32 UTC
Energy Market Volatility Threatens Farm Operating Margins
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2025-06-16 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-28 02:32 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Rising crude oil prices and volatility driven by Middle East conflicts directly impact farm-level fuel and fertilizer costs, tightening margins during peak operational windows.
Worth planning around near Global/Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
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2025-06-30 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-10-15 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · About US · Get Involved · Resources · IFB in Action
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2025-11-03 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
My IFB · Careers · Privacy · Search · Illinois Farm Bureau · Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders' Portal · ALERT: View information about the 2025 Annual Meeting · About US · Get Involved
Support
Supported by two independent sources.
Rising crude oil prices and volatility driven by Middle East conflicts directly impact farm-level fuel and fertilizer costs, tightening margins during peak operational windows.
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Crude Oil Continues Higher as Wars Disrupt Global Oil
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Crude Oil Volatility Surges as Israel-Iran Conflict
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Record Yield Projections vs. Rising Production Stress
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC -> 2025-09-18 00:00 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Record yield projections and increased export demand are clashing with localized disease and weather stress, creating a volatile margin environment that masks underlying production risks.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-02 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Despite wet weather and replanting challenges, Arkansas farmers completed 98% of corn planting by late May, though high input costs and delays affected crop profitability.
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2025-07-11 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Driven by a 9% production boost and competitive prices, U.S. wheat exports rose 16% in 2024/25. Mexico and South Korea led strong global demand for quality grain.
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2025-08-29 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
USDA projects record corn and soybean yields for Illinois in 2025, sparking mixed reactions from farmers who face challenges like dry weather and disease pressure across the state.
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2025-09-18 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Cooler late season weather and extended grain filling have raised 2025 corn yield forecasts across the Corn Belt with many sites expecting near to above average harvests this year.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
Record yield projections and increased export demand are clashing with localized disease and weather stress, creating a volatile margin environment that masks underlying production risks.
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Wheat Exports Rise with Bigger Yields
Driven by a 9% production boost and competitive prices, U.S. wheat exports rose 16% in 2024/25. Mexico and South Korea led strong global demand for quality grain.
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Illinois Corn and Soybean Yields Hit Record Highs
USDA projects record corn and soybean yields for Illinois in 2025, sparking mixed reactions from farmers who face challenges like dry weather and disease pressure across the state.
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Arkansas Corn Planting Nears Completion
Despite wet weather and replanting challenges, Arkansas farmers completed 98% of corn planting by late May, though high input costs and delays affected crop profitability.
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Illinois Record Yield Projections Mask Late-Season Crop Stress
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC -> 2025-09-18 00:00 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The synthesis of record yield projections despite active disease and moisture stress suggests a 'yield vs. quality' divergence. While volume is high, late-season health issues may impact final test weights and harvestability.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-06-02 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:22 UTC
Despite wet weather and replanting challenges, Arkansas farmers completed 98% of corn planting by late May, though high input costs and delays affected crop profitability.
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2025-08-29 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:22 UTC
USDA projects record corn and soybean yields for Illinois in 2025, sparking mixed reactions from farmers who face challenges like dry weather and disease pressure across the state.
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2025-09-18 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:22 UTC
Cooler late season weather and extended grain filling have raised 2025 corn yield forecasts across the Corn Belt with many sites expecting near to above average harvests this year.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The synthesis of record yield projections despite active disease and moisture stress suggests a 'yield vs. quality' divergence. While volume is high, late-season health issues may impact final test weights and harvestability.
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Illinois Corn and Soybean Yields Hit Record Highs
USDA projects record corn and soybean yields for Illinois in 2025, sparking mixed reactions from farmers who face challenges like dry weather and disease pressure across the state.
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Arkansas Corn Planting Nears Completion
Despite wet weather and replanting challenges, Arkansas farmers completed 98% of corn planting by late May, though high input costs and delays affected crop profitability.
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Shift Toward Biological and Physical Crop Establishment Methods
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
Backed enough to stay near the front of the desk.
2026-01-12 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-11 00:00 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
The acquisition of biological seed tech and the use of solarization for cover crop termination signal a shift toward non-chemical early-season management and enhanced seedling vigor.
Worth planning around near Illinois; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-01-12 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
BW Fusion acquires a seed technology company to improve biological seed treatments, enhance planter performance, support early crop development, and reduce environmental and operator health risks in farming systems.
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2026-03-10 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
This program encourages residents to support pollinators by planting native species and choosing optional no‑mow periods, helping create healthier habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinating animals.
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2026-03-11 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-27 02:32 UTC
Dixon Springs Ag Center begins solarization of overwintering cover crops using clear plastic mulch to prepare high tunnel beds for planting tomatoes and peppers ahead of the April target date.
Support
Repeated coverage from one source; this is not independent confirmation.
The acquisition of biological seed tech and the use of solarization for cover crop termination signal a shift toward non-chemical early-season management and enhanced seedling vigor.
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Solarization Underway for Overwintering Cover Crops at Dixon Springs
Dixon Springs Ag Center begins solarization of overwintering cover crops using clear plastic mulch to prepare high tunnel beds for planting tomatoes and peppers ahead of the April target date.
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Community Steps Up for Pollinator Health
This program encourages residents to support pollinators by planting native species and choosing optional no‑mow periods, helping create healthier habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinating animals.
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BW Fusion Acquires Seed Technology Firm
BW Fusion acquires a seed technology company to improve biological seed treatments, enhance planter performance, support early crop development, and reduce environmental and operator health risks in farming systems.
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Earlier · 05:27 UTC
Rising Energy & Commodity Price Pressure
Close enough to matter, but still too thin to lean on yet.
Close enough to matter, but still too thin to lean on yet.
2026-03-22 05:27 UTC -> 2026-03-29 05:27 UTC
No supporting echo yet.
Inside the active desk radius.
Claim
Rising crude oil prices and volatile CL futures are increasing operational costs and altering near-term margin assumptions for farmers.
Worth planning around in the selected desk radius; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2026-03-22 05:27 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:27 UTC
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2026-03-29 05:27 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:27 UTC
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2026-03-29 05:27 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:27 UTC
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Rising crude oil prices and volatile CL futures are increasing operational costs and altering near-term margin assumptions for farmers.
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CL Futures: Navigating the Storm — Key
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Crude Oil Continues Higher as Wars Disrupt Global Oil
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Earlier · 23:32 UTC
UPI Salem Facility Leadership Changes and Service Expansion
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2026-04-24 23:32 UTC -> 2026-04-24 23:32 UTC
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The story details leadership changes at a facility providing agricultural lending, risk management, and brokerage services, impacting local credit and marketing access.
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2026-04-24 23:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
It also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services, and offers competitive agricultural lending products for real estate, farm, operating and livestock financing. ... The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering ...
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2026-04-24 23:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
It also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services, and offers competitive agricultural lending products for real estate, farm, operating and livestock financing. ... The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering ...
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2026-04-24 23:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
It also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services, and offers competitive agricultural lending products for real estate, farm, operating and livestock financing. ... The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering ...
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2026-04-24 23:32 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:32 UTC
It also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services, and offers competitive agricultural lending products for real estate, farm, operating and livestock financing. ... The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering ...
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The story details leadership changes at a facility providing agricultural lending, risk management, and brokerage services, impacting local credit and marketing access.
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UPI announces new roles for Salem facility leadership – AgriNews
It also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services, and offers competitive agricultural lending products for real estate, farm, operating and livestock financing. ... The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering ...
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Earlier · 23:33 UTC
Illinois Farmland Prices Stabilize Amid Market Adjustments
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2025-11-14 00:00 UTC -> 2026-03-29 23:33 UTC
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Farmland value stabilization and rent trends directly impact capital allocation and margin assumptions for row crop operations.
Worth planning around near Illinois, USA; this could change near-term operating decisions inside the near operating radius.
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2025-11-14 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
Year round E15 approval can increase ethanol use, stabilize corn markets, cut fuel prices, and support rural economies while helping the nation move toward cleaner and more secure energy.
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2026-03-29 23:33 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
Illinois farmland values appear to level off in 2026 as surveys show modest price declines, stable rents shifting buyer behavior and ongoing market volatility influenced by economic conditions, interest rates and global grain trends.
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Farmland value stabilization and rent trends directly impact capital allocation and margin assumptions for row crop operations.
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Illinois Farmland Prices Stabilize as Markets Adjust In 2026
Illinois farmland values appear to level off in 2026 as surveys show modest price declines, stable rents shifting buyer behavior and ongoing market volatility influenced by economic conditions, interest rates and global grain trends.
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Earlier · 05:28 UTC
IL Winter Wheat Nutrient Rate Research
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2026-03-29 05:28 UTC -> 2026-04-08 05:28 UTC
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Statewide research is refining agronomic guidelines for winter wheat, focusing on optimal nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur rates.
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2026-03-29 05:28 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:28 UTC
Under the direction of Extension Weed Scientist Aaron Hager, U of I Research Specialist Logan Miller has been investigating potential issues with herbicide premixes and pre-plant herbicides used on early-planted soybeans. The study evaluated soybeans planted at early dates, between April 15 and April 18, compared to conventional dates around May 15 to May 18. For plots in western Illinois last spring (2025), the early planting date was pushed to March 26.
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2026-04-08 05:28 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:28 UTC
Optimum N rates in Figure 3 were calculated using $6/bushel wheat and $.85/lb N prices, corresponding to a bushel of wheat buying 7.1 pounds of N (5 to 9 ratio range in Table 1). Higher recently observed optimum N rates may be explained by greater yields in these recent trials (108 to 121 bu/a at the optimum N rates) compared to supporting research which produced Table 1. Current statewide research funded by the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council is examining wheat response to nitrogen rate and timing, phosphorus sources, and sulfur rates across Illinois, with results to be used to sharpen Illinois Agronomy Handbook guidelines.
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Statewide research is refining agronomic guidelines for winter wheat, focusing on optimal nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur rates.
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Illinois winter wheat enters spring in good condition - farmdoc
Optimum N rates in Figure 3 were calculated using $6/bushel wheat and $.85/lb N prices, corresponding to a bushel of wheat buying 7.1 pounds of N (5 to 9 ratio range in Table 1). Higher recently observed optimum N rates may be explained by greater yields in these recent trials (108 to 121 bu/a at the optimum N rates) compared to supporting research which produced Table 1. Current statewide research funded by the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council is examining wheat response to nitrogen rate and timing, phosphorus sources, and sulfur rates across Illinois, with results to be used to sharpen Illinois Agronomy Handbook guidelines.
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Earlier · 05:28 UTC
AI Uncovers Hidden Crop Genetics
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2026-04-06 05:28 UTC
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Research indicates AI and drone technology is revealing hidden, heritable genetic traits in crops, which impacts future crop potential and resilience.
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2026-04-06 05:28 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:28 UTC
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed an innovative artificial intelligence method designed to mine massive amounts of drone-captured field data, revealing hidden, highly heritable genetic traits in crops. For decades, agriculture has relied on visual cues and simple calculations ...
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Research indicates AI and drone technology is revealing hidden, heritable genetic traits in crops, which impacts future crop potential and resilience.
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How AI and Drones are Hunting for Hidden Crop Genetics - farmdoc
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed an innovative artificial intelligence method designed to mine massive amounts of drone-captured field data, revealing hidden, highly heritable genetic traits in crops. For decades, agriculture has relied on visual cues and simple calculations ...
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Earlier · 05:28 UTC
Herbicide Injury in Early Planted Soybeans
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2026-03-29 05:28 UTC
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Investigation into potential herbicide premix injury observed on early-planted soybeans, linking chemical application to planting timing.
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2026-03-29 05:28 UTC Fetched 2026-04-12 05:28 UTC
Under the direction of Extension Weed Scientist Aaron Hager, U of I Research Specialist Logan Miller has been investigating potential issues with herbicide premixes and pre-plant herbicides used on early-planted soybeans. The study evaluated soybeans planted at early dates, between April 15 and April 18, compared to conventional dates around May 15 to May 18. For plots in western Illinois last spring (2025), the early planting date was pushed to March 26.
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Investigation into potential herbicide premix injury observed on early-planted soybeans, linking chemical application to planting timing.
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Preemergence Herbicide Injury on Early Planted Soybean - farmdoc
Under the direction of Extension Weed Scientist Aaron Hager, U of I Research Specialist Logan Miller has been investigating potential issues with herbicide premixes and pre-plant herbicides used on early-planted soybeans. The study evaluated soybeans planted at early dates, between April 15 and April 18, compared to conventional dates around May 15 to May 18. For plots in western Illinois last spring (2025), the early planting date was pushed to March 26.
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
Dudley Smith Farm Winter Research Meeting
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2026-01-14 00:00 UTC
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The meeting provides market outlooks and soil health research critical for seasonal planning and program alignment.
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2026-01-14 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:22 UTC
The annual winter meeting highlights new farm research, cattle production trends, soil health practices, and market outlook updates while offering learning opportunities for producers and community members through expert talks and interactive discussions.
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The meeting provides market outlooks and soil health research critical for seasonal planning and program alignment.
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Dudley Smith Farm Winter Research Meeting
The annual winter meeting highlights new farm research, cattle production trends, soil health practices, and market outlook updates while offering learning opportunities for producers and community members through expert talks and interactive discussions.
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Earlier · 00:00 UTC
2025 Ag Tech Showcase Announced for Champaign
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC
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The event focuses on emerging ag tech and innovations likely impacting crop health management and operational efficiency for the 2025 season.
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2025-06-16 00:00 UTC Fetched 2026-04-26 23:33 UTC
The 2025 showcase will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16 in Champaign and is free and open to the public. More information and registration are available online, on.ilfb.org/agtech25.
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The event focuses on emerging ag tech and innovations likely impacting crop health management and operational efficiency for the 2025 season.
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Farmers invited to see what’s next in ag tech | Education | farmweeknow.com
The 2025 showcase will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16 in Champaign and is free and open to the public. More information and registration are available online, on.ilfb.org/agtech25.