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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.

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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,...

Constructed Wetlands Offer Cost Effective Water Quality Solutions

Constructed wetlands reduce nutrient runoff from farms, improving water...

Illinois Hosts Symposium on Invasive Species Threats

The Illinois Invasive Species Symposium will bring experts together to...

Reducing Milk Waste in Childcare Settings

The SmartServe toolkit supports childcare centers in cutting milk...

Small Herds Most Affected by Rising Temperatures

A recent study shows that heat stress significantly affects dairy...

Farmland Prices Decline as Rents Trend Downward in 2025

The ISPFMRA’s 2025 report reveals declining farmland and rental...

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

White House Plans Farmer Aid Amid Trade War

The government may offer financial aid to farmers facing losses due to tariffs, with USDA considering support options through emergency programs...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Corn gains ground while soybean cotton wheat see decline

USDA reports show farmers plan more corn acres in 2025, while soybean, wheat, and cotton acreage will decline. Corn stocks fell but soybean and...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

New Act to Elevate Dairy in SNAP Benefits

Bipartisan leaders introduce the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 to improve dairy consumption among SNAP participants, promoting...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

USDA Expands Biofuel Projects Across America

USDA invests $537 million in 543 rural energy projects to promote biofuel use, support farmers, and expand energy independence through the Higher...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

USDA Halts Sugar Buy under Feedstock Program

The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation will not buy or sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for 2024 due to stable sugar stocks...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Bridging STEM and Agriculture for Future Innovators

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture integrates agriculture with STEM education, aiming to cultivate a new generation of innovators...

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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