McLean County Farm Bureau

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• Differences in Sentiment Among Corn and Soybean Producers
  This article examines dispersion in producer sentiment, as measured by the Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) index, among survey respondents over time, and illustrated differences in sentiment and survey answers among corn and soybean producers using results from the September 2026 AEB survey. Dispersion of survey responses varies substantially over time but is in general negatively […]
• Illinois Farm Financial Trends in 2025: Summary and Analysis
  Farm incomes in 2025 were higher than in 2024, resulting in slightly stronger average financial positions for Illinois farms. However, after three years of lower incomes on grain farms before 2025, working cash has decreased almost 40% from 2022 on the average farm to 2020 levels. With projected continued lower incomes for the rest of […]
• Sample Cost and Returns for a Migratory Commercial Beekeeping Operation 2025-2026
  Honey bees play a critical role in agricultural production, however commercial beekeepers face substantial costs and uncertainty. A representative operation cannot cover total costs and requires government payments to cover cash costs. This highlights the economic impact colony losses and health maintenance have on beekeeping operations. Continuing issues with colony health suggest uncertainty in the […]