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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

Kris Reynolds Honored With 2026 Soils Consulting Excellence Award

Kris Reynolds receives the 2026 Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils...

DEKALB Agriculture Awards

Agriculture students are encouraged to apply for available scholarships...

Illinois FFA Shares Important January 2026 Student Leadership Updates

Illinois FFA released January updates covering scholarships awards...

Illinois Extension Strategy Delivers Big in Year One

Illinois Extension released its first year report highlighting...

USDA Appoints New Illinois FSA State Leaders

USDA has named new Illinois FSA state committee members to oversee farm...

Dudley Smith Farm Winter Research Meeting

The Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting shares research updates, cattle...

CHS Expands Illinois River Grain Operations

CHS Inc. will assume operations of a key Mississippi River grain...

Lake Land GAST Internship Applications Open

Lake Land College is offering paid GAST internships for high school...

ARC PLC Enrollment Faces Major Delay

USDA updated ARC and PLC rules for 2026 but delayed signup. Higher...

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Farmland Values Shift Toward Local Market Strength

U.S. farmland prices remain strong overall but vary widely by region as buyers focus on land quality income potential and local conditions rather...

Friday, January 16, 2026

60 Years of Innovation at Farm Machinery Show

Kentucky hosts the 60th Farm Machinery Show welcoming global visitors farm innovations tractor pull competitions and future facility expansion at...

Friday, January 16, 2026

U.S. Corn Supplies Surge Amid Price Drops

Record corn output in 2025 has raised supply concerns, with farm leaders urging ethanol policy reforms to boost demand, stabilize prices, and...

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Maple Sap and Farm Health

Michigan researchers are exploring maple water hydration benefits and improving maple syrup safety to grow the maple industry while supporting...

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Cattle Markets Stay Firm as Herd Recovery Slows 2026

Cattle prices stay high in 2026, but slow heifer retention and careful planning are delaying full recovery of the U.S. beef herd.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Beef Producers Invited to Genetics Survey

A new national survey is collecting producer feedback on bull buying and breeding decisions to strengthen extension education and improve future...

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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