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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 Soybean Association Explores Future of Carbon Markets

ISA is exploring carbon markets to create internal policies that...

Learn to Manage Invasive Species with Statewide Course

Illinois Extension offers a two-day hybrid course starting August 5 on...

Safety Plans for Farm Animal Welfare

Farmers must be prepared to protect livestock during disasters....

Illinois Backs Renewable Gas Project to Cut Emissions Locally

NewCarbon received Illinois state funding to develop renewable natural...

Corn Fuels America from Cookouts to Fireworks Displays

Corn is key to summer in America, used in food, drinks, fuel,...

Abby Coers Builds Ag Career from IL Corn Roots

Abby Coers’ remote internship with IL Corn in 2010 led to a...

Keela Trennepohl to Lead WIU School of Agriculture

Keela Trennepohl becomes interim director of WIU’s School of...

Dust Storms Highlight Decline in Illinois Soil Conservation

Illinois battles dust storms as soil stays dry and funding falls....

Learning Agriculture Through Ireland’s Welcoming Green Fields

University students experienced Irish agriculture firsthand,...

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

USDA Plans Livestock Port Reopenings in Phases

USDA will reopen southern border ports in phases to allow livestock imports from Mexico, following improved screwworm control efforts and...

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Dairy Industry Welcomes Senate Farm Bill Advancements

NMPF praises the Senate’s dairy-friendly farm bill for extending vital programs and urges the House to finalize the legislation, providing...

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

July 2025 USDA Farm Service Loan Rates You Should Know

The USDA's Farm Service Agency released July 2025 loan interest rates, offering vital financial support for farmers' operations,...

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

USDA Launches Safe Livestock Border Reopening

The USDA will start reopening ports along the southern border to livestock from Mexico after confirming safety measures and pest control against...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

NFU Urges Fair and Full Farm Bill Reform

NFU supports parts of the Senate reconciliation bill but urges a full farm bill that supports producers and consumers while rejecting harmful cuts...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Hog Inventory Climbs as Prices Remain Uncertain

U.S. hog inventory continues to grow, pushing prices down. Despite record productivity, summer demand and export potential may offer support to...

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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