The U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides state estimates of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. (The Packer)

A shortage of America’s favorite condiment is the latest to hit the foodservice industry amid an increased demand for takeout amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (FOX News)

Soybeans and corn futures were higher in overnight trading, experts say Brazil soybean output is likely to jump, and high winds are forecasted for southern Plains. (Successful Farming)

It’s time to start the weekly USDA Illinois crop report. Before planting begins, the March 1 planting intentions report shows corn acres in Illinois are 10.9 million, according to Mark … Read More

Taco Bell wants to hire at least 5,000 employees in one day, it said on Tuesday, and is adding benefits for some general managers to sweeten the pot as restaurants … Read More

A farm field in Grayslake was the focus Monday of a Lake County pilot program to raise the profile of composting and divert food waste from landfills. (Daily Herald)

A new initiative at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign aims to improve agricultural outcomes by connecting the research community with farmers in the surrounding area. (Herald-Whig)  

The State of Illinois is further expanding vaccine accessibility in rural communities. In the latest effort, the State will be sending rural vaccination teams to six counties this week, with … Read More

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes several elements that appeal to rural America, but it remains to be seen how much buy-in it will get from lawmakers representing such districts. … Read More

The Biden administration has begun sending pandemic payments of more than $5.6 billion to cattle and crop producers, opening the third round of coronavirus relief to farmers and ranchers in … Read More