IPPA using the month as an opportunity to showcase the industry in a variety of ways.
RFD Illinois
E15 availability on the rise
Consumer demand for green fuels prompts more retailers to offer the ethanol blend, says industry organization.
USDA estimates breathe some life into crop markets
Crop report unexpectedly cuts soybean yield estimate, which could add support for both bean and corn prices.
Wheat planting off to good start
Farmers hope recent rain helps crop shoot out of the ground.
AFBF endorses trade campaign
Farmers for Free Trade will aim to educate the public, Capitol Hill and the administration about the importance of trade to agriculture, says AFBF president.
Cool temps early in growing season slowing harvest for some
Bureau County farmer says his harvest started about two weeks late, which could have been worse if not for a hot September.
Coverage questions? There's an app for that
Encountering a few surprises while you continue to harvest? Bloomington-based COUNTRY Financial reminds farmers about some updated on-the-go tools to initiate and monitor insurance claims.
Welcome rainfall forces combines off cruise control
Soil-moisture improvements from recent showers highlight weekly crop report.
The soakings farmers have been waiting for
Regular rains begin to replenish Illinois soils.
Illinois grain industry seeking more storage
Sites have requested 10 million bushels worth of permits for temporary storage but none for emergency storage, says IDOA warehouse bureau chief.