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Farmland values soften in central Illinois

Farmland values have weakened in one of the most productive areas of the Corn Belt.  Compeer Financial certified appraiser Rob Brines covers McLean, Woodford, and Marshall counties in central Illinois and says prices are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Over the course... Read More.

Illinois ag eyeing estate tax reform

The president of Illinois Farm Bureau says passage of the Family Farm Preservation Act is essential for the future of agriculture. Brian Duncan, who farms in northern Illinois, says the state’s current estate tax laws are a financial burden. “We are seeking a true... Read More.

Minimal Illinois planting progress, so far

The USDA says spring rain allowed Illinois farmers to only make minimal planting progress last week.  Ogle County farmer, and president of Illinois Farm Bureau, Brian Duncan says he’ll get started this week. “Spring work has gone at a record pace here, so spring... Read More.

Pritzker: Illinois FFA funding an investment

The governor of Illinois says he considers funding for FFA members’ dues safe. J.B. Pritzker says ensuring Illinois remains a FFA affiliation membership state is an investment in the state’s number one industry. “Many people who couldn’t otherwise become a member, because they just... Read More.

Illinois strengthening trade relationship with Mexico

The top elected officials in Illinois are set on maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico. Governor J.B. Pritzker recently led a trade delegation to meet with Mexican elected officials and business leaders. “What we were trying to do is to bring our Ag organizations,... Read More.

Popular Illinois cover crop program faces cut

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says farmers across the state are speaking out about a proposed cut to a popular cover crop program. Eliot Clay says the “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” initiative would see $300,000... Read More.

USDA reports some Illinois planting progress

The USDA says Illinois farmers have been able to get some seed in the ground. Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Matt Montgomery, who’s based in central Illinois, agrees. “There’s actually a little bit of beans, more than I would have expected, in the ground.”  He says,... Read More.

Southern Illinois farmers fighting floods

A far southern Illinois farmer says torrential rains have rivers on the rise and planters parked. “We’ve had 10 1/2 inches of rain drop on us and there’s places with 10 to 15 feet of water on it.” Granvil Travis raises row crops in... Read More.

Biodiesel blend requirements increase in Illinois

The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers and consumers are benefitting as the state’s biodiesel blend requirements increase. Ron Kindred, who also farms in Logan County, says bipartisan legislation passed in 2022 continues to step up blend levels eligible for tax exemption.... Read More.

USDA announces disaster assistance in six Illinois counties

The USDA has announced disaster assistance in six Illinois counties due to a severe weather outbreak on February 14th, 2025. Producers in Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties should check eligibility for low-interest emergency physical loss loans at their local USDA Service... Read More.

Illinois Farmers Union takes priorities to Springfield

The engagement consultant for Illinois Farmers Union (IFU) says the organization is pushing its priorities to state lawmakers. Cheyanne Bristol says recent visits to Springfield have been highlighted by discussions on the need for strong conservation programs. “In our meeting with Representative Harper, who... Read More.
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