2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (415+ words) PEORIA, Ill. " The Unzicker family's move into the forklift business four decades ago began by happenstance. Mike Unzicker had a repair shop and sold used tractors when a farmer, who stopped to purchase a tractor, noticed a forklift sitting in the…...

8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (128+ words) Illinois Farmers Union annual meeting Jan. 27agrinews-pubs.com Illinois Farmers Union annual meeting Jan. 27 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " The Illinois Farmers Union Annual Meeting will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield. Family farmers and ranchers from across…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (374+ words) FLAT ROCK, Ind. " When it comes to soybean demand, meat exports are a big part of the equation. Soybean meal is key to raising healthy hogs. And demand for pork exports has skyrocketed since Jim Douglas, an Indiana farmer and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (516+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. " Hopper Throttle MaxStax Soybean advanced planter box treatment copack on naked soybeans topped liquid seed treatment in the 2025 Soybean Systems Management Trial conducted by the University of Illinois. "The bottom line is MaxStax can replace and outperform liquid seed…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (814+ words) For many years we've analyzed the relationship between retail beef prices and cattle prices and how the share of the consumers' beef dollar is allocated to each segment of the beef supply chain, which includes the live cattle segment, packer…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (471+ words) MORTON, Ill. " When harvest is over, farmers put away their equipment and begin planning for the next growing season. Morton Buildings recommends that farmers also inspect their buildings to identify any necessary repairs or renovations that can help prevent problems and…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (58+ words) The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Year in review: Despite challenges, there were still some big wins in ag'agrinews-pubs.com The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Year in review: Despite challenges, there were still some big wins in ag As 2025 draws to a close,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (766+ words) URBANA, Ill. " The Illinois Alternative Protein Innovation Task Force recently released its groundbreaking findings, revealing how the state can bolster its position as a national agricultural and biomanufacturing powerhouse. Established by Gov. JB Pritzker in 2023, this task force " the first of…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (416+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. " For over three decades, David Loos was on the frontlines advocating for the development and expansion of the ethanol industry in Illinois. After he died unexpectedly on April 13, individuals and organizations teamed up to create education funds for his…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (978+ words) It's fair to say that 2025 has been a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller-coaster ride. From policy wins that strengthen farm…...