As Independence Day dawns under the “Stars and Stripes forever,” rural America stands tall as the “Land of Opportunity.” In ...

Markets thrive on surprises — and this week's USDA reports simply didn't deliver one, says Allison Thompson of The Money Farm. She talks about where that leaves farmers still needing to sell.

Recognizing the hardships many communities are facing, Illinois Milk Producers Association donated 24,000 pounds of milk, ...

After a neutral USDA planted acreage report on June 30, the corn market is watching three things very closely for direction: the weather, world production and long-term trade policies, namely ...

If you find yourself traversing central Illinois, perhaps exploring Amish country or simply taking the road less traveled between larger destinations, making a detour to Arthur for a meal at Jo’s ...

Incorporating cover crops into their regenerative farming system has been a learning process for the Riskedal family this ...

A brutally honest taste-test tour of all 50 states—discover which U.S. regions truly serve flavor and which ones fall flat on ...

Kansas Corn Growers Association President J.D. Hanna, Silver Lake, joined the National Corn Growers Association in applauding several pieces of the bill, noting that several farm bill priorities were ...

The Chinese corn processor seeks new U.S. location after national security concerns derailed North Dakota plant.

Celebrate the Fourth Illinois-style with deep dish, Chicago dogs, cozy dogs, and cornfields full of flavor. These bites bring ...

A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

Like many area farm families, Brad Ribbe’s family comes from German stock. They headed over to the new world to make a better ...