September 30, 2025 – Director of the Illinois Department of Ag, Jerry Costello, joined Byers & Co live at the Macon County Farm Bureau to talk about the Illinois Grain Tour. The IDOA is welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event. The tour, which will run September 29 through October 2, is intended to develop relationships that will lead to an increase in export sales of Illinois agricultural products. Listen to the podcast now!
