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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

Illinois Pays for Pig Facility Shift

Illinois approved a seven million dollar grant to move a university pig...

Illinois Tree Fruit School 2026

The 2026 Tree Fruit School will provide growers with research-based...

Better Farming Knowledge Programs

Illinois Extension announces a winter event and webinar lineup covering...

Illinois Grants Help Small Farmers Build Local Food Networks

Illinois grants help small farms and processors expand local food...

Illinois Farmers Excel in 2025 NCGA Yield Contest

Illinois corn growers achieved top results in the 2025 NCGA Yield...

Smarter Farming Decisions for Higher Profits

Northwest Illinois farmers can attend an agronomy summit to learn...

Decades Old Base Acres Shape Farm Payments Today

USDA commodity programs still use decades old base acres causing uneven...

Illinois Farmers Share Conservation Story in Japan

Illinois corn farmers shared conservation stories in Japan showing how...

Public Seed Banks Speed Corn Quality Research

Illinois researchers show public seed banks and modern data tools can...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

New Sage Grouse Plans Strengthen Rancher Conservation

Friday, January 2, 2026

New Sage Grouse Plans Strengthen Rancher Conservation

BLM issued updated sage grouse plans that support grazing, improve habitat quality, reduce wildfire risk, and promote locally guided conservation...
Wide Gap Pressures Farm Income

Friday, January 2, 2026

Wide Gap Pressures Farm Income

USDA data shows production costs rising faster than crop and livestock prices causing the widest income pressure gap for farmers in more than ten...
China Increases Soybean Imports From U.S.

Friday, January 2, 2026

China Increases Soybean Imports From U.S.

China has increased soybean purchases from the United States under trade commitments, supporting exporters and farmers while shipments are...
New Year Farm Bureau Commitment

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

New Year Farm Bureau Commitment

This article shares three simple New Year resolutions for farm families that encourage education involvement and community connections to support...
USDA Strengthens Farm Protection Plan

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

USDA Strengthens Farm Protection Plan

USDA has introduced new farm protection measures to improve farmland ownership oversight and strengthen domestic agriculture programs nationwide.
USDA Launches New Farm Research Plan

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

USDA Launches New Farm Research Plan

USDA has introduced new research priorities to strengthen farm profits, expand agricultural markets, protect crops, improve soil health, and...
Farms.com Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

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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