Farmers finally planting across Central Illinois

El Paso farmer Rob Shaffer finally began planting corn May 14. Read More

Farm bill passes out of House Agriculture Committee

The House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the farm bill late Wednesday night, just minutes before midnight. Read More

Farm bill passes Senate Ag Committee

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed its version of a farm bill on Tuesday. Read More

2013 planting season finally gains traction

Someone up above decided it was time to let Illinois farmers do their thing last week. Read More

Ag committees to mark up farm bill this week

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to mark up its version of the farm bill on Tuesday and the House Agriculture Committee will do the same on Wednesday. Read More

USDA expects corn and soybean supplies to grow

USDA expects ending stocks for corn and soybean to grow this year based on the latest World Agricultural Supply Demand Estimates released on Friday. Read More

Planting underway but again slowed by rain

Weather continues to cause a lot of frustration for area farmers, who are not progressing as quickly as they'd like with planting this year's crop. Read More

Produce growers also delayed by weather

Adverse weather this spring has affected more than corn and soybean farmers across Central Illinois. Read More

Ag groups still looking for farm bill this year

Agriculture groups are optimistic about a new farm bill this year after last year's version expired and was extended through Sept. 30, 2013. Read More

Grain markets weaker to begin week, rebounding Tuesday

The corn market began the week with a sharp sell off based on an improving forecast for planting. Read More