In an extensive new report released Tuesday, the Nature Conservancy details how Illinois’ climate has transformed and looks forward to what more change might mean for the state’s agriculture, human health and already-stressed ecosystems. Illinois farmer Jeff Kirwan, who serves on the board of directors for the Illinois Farm Bureau, said variability seems to have increased a bit, but it’s hard to assess. (Chicago Tribune)

Consumers stuck at home drinking coffee powered Nestle to its best quarterly sales growth in almost a decade. Nestle’s challenge now, some analysts said, is seeing whether it can keep its pandemic momentum going as some major markets, like the U.S. and U.K., begin to emerge from the crisis. (New York Times)

 Southwest Illinois farmer Richard Guebert Jr. serves as president of Illinois Farm Bureau, the largest farming organization in the state. With Earth Day approaching, he shared information about how environmental stewardship influences Illinois farmers’ decisions. (Effingham Daily News)

President Joe Biden pledged to cut U.S. greenhouse gas pollution in half by 2030 at a virtual climate summit Thursday, outlining an aggressive target that would require sweeping changes to America’s energy and transportation sectors. (USA Today)

Corn extended gains above $6 a bushel and soy topped $15, setting fresh mulityear highs, as China’s rampant demand and adverse weather threaten to further tighten supply. (Bloomberg)  

PepsiCo, Inc. is launching a new, impact-driven Positive Agriculture ambition with a goal to spread regenerative farming practices across 7 million acres, approximately equal to its entire agricultural footprint. (Successful Farming