CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A last-minute push to open markets for corn growers and the ethanol industry fell flat in the U.S.

Walking through his last field of corn to plant, west central Illinois farmer Brent Johnson was nearing the finish line last Monday. Missing the spotty pop-up showers, he finished planting corn that ...

Under the current system, agriculture producers must be the sole owner-operator of their farm or ranch to qualify for loans from the federal government. A bipartisan bill would allow those with just a ...

Pro Farmer economist Lane Akre led the Eastern leg of this year’s Pro Farmer Crop Tour. He says Pro Farmer estimated U.S. corn production at 16.204 billion bu. based on an average yield of 182.7 bu.

KANEVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A warm and wet summer for most of the Chicago area is expected to bring record corn production for some farmers. However, weather conditions have also raised concerns for ...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Corn and soybean markets were hit hard by the bushel of USDA reports that were recently released. Those reports included the January World Agriculture Supply and Demand ...

Defeated Illinois Farm Bureau board members refuse to resign from Country Mutual board, creating unprecedented turmoil.

An annual summit looks to help corn and soybean farmers in the region as they face a growing list of challenges.

M Challenge Invites Global Startups to Develop New Uses for Corn Across Materials, Chemicals, Fuels, and Emerging ...

For farmers who grow anything but soybeans and corn in Illinois, buying crop insurance is nearly impossible. Even an insurance agent couldn’t figure out how to safeguard his vegetable and poultry farm ...

Short corn could be the future of commercial corn. Learn from experts and farmers about its benefits. It’s hard to imagine ...

Illinois farmers can attend the Agronomy Summit Jan. 28 for expert tips on fertility, weed control and crop strategies.