The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2022 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 10. The forecasts for 2021 ethanol production and 2021 and 2022 ethanol blending were maintained. (Ethanol Producer Magazine)

The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2022 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 10. The forecasts for 2021 ethanol production and 2021 and 2022 ethanol blending were maintained. (Ethanol Producer Magazine)

Farm stands are treasure troves of summer riches right now, with just-picked sweet corn in the spotlight. Here’s a roundup of some of the great places to find corn on the cob, other harvest delights and artisan treats to give your summertime meals pure farm-to-table flavor. (Daily Herald)

Grain futures were mostly lower on Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sep. fell 8 cents at $7.6350 a bushel; Sep. corn was off 5.25 cents at $5.6575 a bushel; Sep. oats rose 11 cents at $4.9925 a bushel; while Sep. soybeans declined 52.50 cents at $13.7625 a bushel. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)  

From a mix of roast beef, mashed potatoes and corn made to look like a dessert, to a fun spin on milk and cookies and deep-fried snacks, here is everything you need to know about five foods worth checking out at this year’s Illinois State Fair. (The Pantagraph)

AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced its plan to expand to the Midwest region as part of a project with World Wildlife Fund and the St. Louis Controlled Environment Agriculture Coalition to demonstrate innovative strategies to minimize the environmental footprint of indoor agriculture. (Blue Book Services)