The House is scheduled to hold a floor vote on the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 this week, with the measure set for debate on April 30, 2026. Passage depends on a narrow Republican majority in the House, meaning the GOP can afford only a handful of defections if it wants to clear ...

Illinois professional farm managers expect U.S. farmland values to fall modestly in 2026, with half of respondents forecasting a 1%–5% decline this year. The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers' annual survey found that 50% of contributors see that...

Illinois Farm Bureau has secured statewide permits with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that allow depredation removals for livestock producers through Dec. 31. statewide depredation permits are being offered as a producer benefit, and IFB says the process is intended to strea...

Climatologists have released early forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as farmers prepare for planting and fieldwork. Colorado State University’s initial outlook calls for 13 named storms this season, with 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes, numbers...

U.S. farm groups say 2026 could bring a surge in agricultural exports to Cuba as the island’s private sector grows and food needs rise amid energy shortages. Paul Johnson, chair of the United States Agriculture Coalition for Cuba, called the moment important after a March trip where he saw rollin...