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Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for Illinois. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career opportunities.

Illinois Ag News Headlines

Farm Bill Vote Expected After Midterm Elections

Senate leaders expect farm bill negotiations to continue after the...

Illinois Youth Fitter Suton Paulson Wins World Dairy Expo Honor

Youth dairy competitors from North America demonstrated outstanding...

New Soybean Dashboard Supports Farmers

The Policy Design Lab has updated its crop insurance visualization...

Advanced Robot Helps Prevent Crop Losses

Southern Illinois University researchers are creating a robot and AI...

Interactive Tool Helps Track Farm Injuries

Researchers developed an interactive agricultural injury dashboard that...

Plant Cereal Rye Now for Healthier Garden Soil

Cereal rye is an effective cover crop that protects soil, improves...

Illinois Center Advances Food Health and Community Growth

University of Illinois Extension is launching a new center dedicated to...

Ridley Mendota Plant Wins 2026 Feed Facility of the Year

Ridley Feed Ingredients' Mendota, Illinois facility was named the...

Farmer Views on AI Differ Across United States

Recent surveys show Argentine farmers view AI more positively than U.S....

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Manure Mulch Film Boosts Crop Yields

Scientists developed a manure-based mulch film that helps crops thrive with less fertilizer while improving soil quality and reducing agricultural...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Better Straw Management Lowers N2O Emissions

Scientists found that pelletized straw was the most effective straw treatment for reducing nitrous oxide emissions in nitrogen-fertilized soils.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Wisconsin Farm Earns White House Tree Honor

A Wisconsin Christmas tree farm was selected to supply the 2026 White House Christmas Tree, showcasing agricultural excellence and family...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Nearly 1000 Acres Protected for Florida Agriculture

Florida and Polk County have preserved nearly 1,000 acres of working agricultural land, helping protect farming operations, natural habitats, and...

Friday, September 25, 2026

Dairy Industry Shifts Focus to Butterfat and Protein

U.S. dairy farmers are boosting farm revenue by producing milk with higher butterfat and protein levels to meet growing consumer demand for...

Friday, September 25, 2026

Ground Beef Prices Remain Steady After Tariff Change

Despite a major expansion of U.S. tariff-rate quotas for lean beef imports, retail ground beef prices dropped by just 2% over three weeks, with...

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest is published quarterly and shares the latest innovations and techniques related to precision agriculture and ag technology. Read the most recent edition of the Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest to learn more about the latest in precision agriculture, including technology, equipment, efficiencies, data, soil, mapping, and much more.

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