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Economic Pulse: Farmland values hit record as cash rents stay sticky
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (773+ words) Farmland values hit all-time highs this year — even as the rate of increase has slowed. According to the latest Land Values Summary released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, average farm real estate values rose 3.4% to $4,500 per acre in 2026, marking…...
Ag visionary award given to Mark Legan â AgriNews
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Legan, owner of Legan Livestock and Grain, received the AgriVision Award at the Indiana State Fair. The award is the state’s highest agricultural honor to individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their communities....
Moms connect with families to learn about farming practices
1+ week, 5+ day ago (943+ words) MAPLE PARK, Ill. — Content-creating moms and their families from the Chicagoland area visited farms to learn directly from farmers about how they raise livestock and grow crops on their operations. “Our goal is for you to have a unique experience, meet…...
One hit after another: Some days very tough on the farm
1+ week, 6+ day ago (597+ words) There are times when it seems like agriculture just can’t catch a break. This is one of those times. Parts of the Corn Belt have been too wet, with some acreage destroyed by flooding, while other areas are dealing with…...
‘America First’ policy starts with agriculture
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (469+ words) If America First means anything, it has to start with American agriculture. For families who’ve worked this land for generations, that’s not a slogan. It’s their livelihood and legacy. When I visit farms across Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, from Wabash County…...
From the Fields: Cover crop could fuel aviation industry
2+ week, 4+ day ago (195+ words) agrinews-pubs.com From the Fields: Cover crop could fuel aviation industry Iâm planning for a couple meetings that Iâm hosting. Iâm hosting an informational meeting about CoverCress as a potential different crop for growers to grow versus…...
From the Barns: The peak of summer
3+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) Wow, this summer does seem to be flying by. Just a little over a month until the official start of fall and it doesn’t seem possible. That does mean that we are in the middle of summer, but by all…...
IDOA awards Local Food Infrastruture Grants
3+ week, 4+ day ago (980+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to support the continued expansion of Illinois’ local food system. “Illinois continues to make critical investments…...
New herbicide enters small grains market
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (473+ words) JOHNSTON, Iowa — Tolvera, a new herbicide to control broadleaf and grasses in winter wheat and other small grains, was used across over 1 million acres in its first year in the marketplace. The herbicide is registered in most states, including Illinois…...
From the Fields: Farm is rooted in faith, family and community
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (764+ words) BREMEN, Ind. — Between wrapping up a challenging wheat harvest and managing other farm tasks, From the Fields contributor Clay Geyer has had little time to slow down. But amid the demands of a busy season, he has leaned on family,…...