USDA projects net farm income could increase to $102 billion this year.

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology analyzes automation benefits, challenges.

Market not providing much incentive to store crops commercially.

The October index for Illinois advanced to 53.4 from 43.6 in September. 

Not saying it yet, but no one’s discounting it, either.

USDA’s projects 251.3 million acres of the eight principal crops next year.

Export projections point to record shipments of corn, pork and dairy products.

Higher volatile markets still offer opportunities if handled properly.

Fuel prices projected to average $2.15 per gallon for gas this year.

Basin chosen to better understand water availability in a Midwestern watershed.