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Illinois Ag News Headlines

The Black Crowes Rock Illinois State Fair

Rock icons The Black Crowes will perform live at the 2025 Illinois...

USDA Offers Emergency Loans for Storm Damage

Farmers in six Illinois counties can now apply for USDA low-interest...

Grow Your Future with Crop Scouting

The youth crop scouting competition offers high schoolers a chance to...

Rodney Weinzierl Honored for Lifelong Agricultural Leadership

Rodney Weinzierl earns Honorary Master Farmer title for 30 years of...

Youth Compete in Crop Scouting for Agricultural Learning

Illinois Extension hosts a youth crop scouting competition for high...

Join online and in-person sessions this April

The Compost Ambassador Training runs April 2–30, 2025. It offers...

Lisa Freeman Joins Illinois Trade Mission Delegation to Mexico

NIU President Lisa Freeman joins Illinois leaders in a trade mission to...

Illinois Plans Cover Crop Funding Cut Amid High Demand

Illinois farmers face setbacks as the state proposes cutting popular...

Exploring April Rain Showers and Raindrop Science

April is a wet month in Illinois. Understanding raindrop size, shape,...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Trade War Threatens U.S. Family Farms

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Trade War Threatens U.S. Family Farms

NFU President Rob Larew highlights the detrimental effects of new tariffs on U.S. family farms, emphasizing the need for fair trade policies to...
Vaccines Could Protect Farms from Bird Flu Crisis

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Vaccines Could Protect Farms from Bird Flu Crisis

Experts warn that H5 bird flu may worsen without vaccination. Farmers face mass culling, high prices, and human risks unless effective solutions...
USDA Boosts Global Agri-Trade Efforts for 2026

Thursday, April 3, 2025

USDA Boosts Global Agri-Trade Efforts for 2026

USDA announces new trade promotion programs for FY 2026, supporting U.S. agricultural exports with enhanced funding and strategic market...
USDA Suspends Maine's Funding over Title IX Issues

Thursday, April 3, 2025

USDA Suspends Maine's Funding over Title IX Issues

The USDA has paused funding to Maine educational programs for failing to adhere to Title IX, ensuring fairness in female sports.

April 2025 USDA Loan Rates for Farmers

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

April 2025 USDA Loan Rates for Farmers

April 2025 brings updated USDA loan rates, offering various financing options to support farmers in their agricultural endeavors.

USDA Disaster Support for Texas Producers

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

USDA Disaster Support for Texas Producers

Texas producers impacted by wildfires can access USDA disaster assistance for livestock, crops, infrastructure, and conservation through FSA and...
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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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