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10/07/2026

Illinois has joined the growing list of states to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed an Executive Order to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during [...]

Illinois has joined the growing list of states to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed an Executive Order to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during […]

10/07/2026

Hosted by Todd Gleason from the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, this edition of the Closing Market Report broadcasts from the Independent Grocer Summit in Carterville, Illinois, providing updates on agricultural commodities, rural grocery operations, and global weather. Greg Johnson of TGM reports that the [...]

Hosted by Todd Gleason from the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, this edition of the Closing Market Report broadcasts from the Independent Grocer Summit in Carterville, Illinois, providing updates on agricultural commodities, rural grocery operations, and global weather. Greg Johnson of TG...

10/07/2026

Mid-Day Market Report for October 7, 2026

10/07/2026

Visit OSF Saint Luke Medical Center for a "Blessing of Pets" today and visit with animals available for adoption from the Henry County Humane Society - Kewanee.

Blessing of Pets and Adoptable Animals Today at OSF Saint Luke A Blessing of the Pets is planned for Wednesday, October 7th, at 12:30 PM outside OSF Saint Luke’s main entrance. Community members are invited to bring their pets for the blessing, with pets required […]

10/07/2026

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain ag products on the roads. In a statement on social media, Reynolds said it's in-line with President Trump's recent executive order, and it will [...]

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain ag products on the roads. In a statement on social media, Reynolds said it’s in-line with President Trump’s recent executive order, and it will […]

10/07/2026

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump's latest action on dyed diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. Speaking to farmers and ag leaders in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins said the executive order will provide needed relief as harvest activity [...]

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. Speaking to farmers and ag leaders in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins said the executive order will provide needed relief as harvest activity ...

10/07/2026

The October 6, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market movements, federal policy developments, harvest progress, and agricultural weather. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes a "Turnaround Tuesday" rally across corn, soybeans, wheat, and feeder cattle, driven by technical buying and [...]

The October 6, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market movements, federal policy developments, harvest progress, and agricultural weather. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes a “Turnaround Tuesday” rally across corn, soybeans, wheat, and feeder cattle, driven ...

10/07/2026

A central Illinois farmer says high input prices and volatility are making long-term budgeting a challenge. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield... "I was in the semi yesterday and it was empty, so I ran it up the farm [...]

A central Illinois farmer says high input prices and volatility are making long-term budgeting a challenge. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “I was in the semi yesterday and it was empty, so I ran it up the farm […]

10/06/2026

An extension agronomist says the latest stretch of wet weather brought more rain than she was anticipating. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says fields have been soggy in both the Western and Eastern Corn Belts. "There are some folks in Illinois who were struggling [...]

An extension agronomist says the latest stretch of wet weather brought more rain than she was anticipating. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says fields have been soggy in both the Western and Eastern Corn Belts. “There are some folks in Illinois who were struggling […]

10/06/2026

Wet weather led to a slowdown in harvest activity across Iowa last week. The USDA's Crop Progress report shows just 7 percent of Iowa corn has been harvested, up two percentage points from the week prior - but well behind the five-year average pace of [...]

Wet weather led to a slowdown in harvest activity across Iowa last week. The USDA’s Crop Progress report shows just 7 percent of Iowa corn has been harvested, up two percentage points from the week prior – but well behind the five-year average pace of […]