Last year was a banner year for Illinois farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2021 Illinois Crop Production summary shows that it was an excellent year for soybeans, corn and wheat. (The Center Square)  

India and Britain on Thursday launched talks on pursuing a free trade deal that is expected to boost bilateral trade by billions of dollars in one of the most ambitious negotiations to take place after Brexit. (U.S. News & World Report)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced up to $225 million in available funding for conservation partners through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). (Successful Farming)  

The January 2022 USDA and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports held little fanfare for traders, a huge change from a year ago when corn went soaring to limit gains and soybeans rallied 50 cents. (DTN)

Illinois farmer Evan Hultine warned on Wednesday that increased costs make its way down the food chain, impacting consumers.(FOX Business)  

Soybean growers could see demand growth from the biofuels sector in the next decade, reminiscent of the ethanol boom that shifted into high gear in the early 2000s and pushed corn use to new heights. (Effingham Daily News)