World Pork Expo returns to Des Moines, Iowa, on June 9-10, so Successful Farming asked Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board, a few questions about the swine industry. … Read More

The run-up in commodity prices is casting a cloud over the global economic recovery, slamming vulnerable businesses and households and adding to fears that inflation could become more persistent. (Wall … Read More

Moderate to severe drought conditions have hit the northeast corner of Illinois, primarily hitting McHenry and Lake counties and spreading into the northern parts of Kane, Cook and DuPage counties, … Read More

Meat prices usually go up during the summer because of cookouts and holidays, and chicken prices typically go down, but now everything is up and there are a few reasons … Read More

Moderate to severe drought conditions have hit the northeast corner of Illinois, primarily hitting McHenry and Lake counties and spreading into the northern parts of Kane, Cook and DuPage counties, … Read More

Emerging markets struggling to get hold of Covid-19 vaccines may be in for another kick in the guts: food inflation. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on … Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to rural communities in Illinois facing questions on how to grow or how to stop the decline. A program called Smart Growth is … Read More

Opposition among UK farmers is growing towards a trade deal close to being concluded with Australia. They say there are no meaningful safeguards in place to stop farmers being undercut … Read More

The $6.1 billion U.S. egg industry is betting on its next biggest trend: climate-friendly eggs. As savvy marketing has resulted in so-called specialty eggs grabbing about a third of the … Read More

The Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America hosted the first ceremony of their 2021 state convention Tuesday. Held at the Cornbelters Corn Crib in Normal, Illinois FFA honored award-winning … Read More