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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 Success Story In 2025 Amid Challenging Conditions

Illinois ranked first in U.S. soybean production in 2025, overcoming...

Illinois Expands Farmer Driven Soybean Research

The Illinois Soybean Association is expanding its On‑Farm Trial Network...

Illinois Product Expo Returns Bigger Than Ever This March

The 27th Illinois Product Expo returns with a new venue, over 100...

Clinton County Opens Registration for 2026 Summer Ag Institute

The 2026 Clinton County Summer Ag Institute invites teachers to a...

IL Corn Growers Respond to Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs

Illinois corn growers respond to a major Supreme Court ruling on tariff...

Illinois Extension Supports Farmers with Mental Health Resources

Illinois Extension is providing free counseling vouchers, mental health...

Illinois Growers Champion Farming Priorities

Illinois Soybean Growers organized an Agriculture Awareness Day to help...

Livingston County Releases Final Property Assessment Multiplier

Livingston County’s 2025 equalization factor is set at 1.0000,...

WIU Agriculture Students Shine at PAS Conference

Three WIU agriculture students secured third‑place finishes at the PAS...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Milk Demand Rises as Alternatives Fall

Dairy milk gained market share in 2025 as plant-based beverages declined, showing a growing consumer preference for trusted nutrition,...

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Farm Economy Drives Crop Planting Changes 2026

USDA forecasts modest acreage changes for 2026 with fewer corn acres, increased soybean plantings, and steady wheat levels as farmers adjust...

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Idaho Leads Tight Dairy Race

USDA data shows Idaho returning to the No. 3 dairy ranking in 2025, slightly ahead of Texas. The close national competition highlights steady...

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Noble Honors Soil and Grassland Champions – Accepting Applications

The Noble Research Institute is accepting applications for its 2026 Land Stewardship Award recognizing regenerative grazing leaders who improve...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

New Dual Mode Herbicide for Growers

HRAC recognizes rimisoxafen as the first dual mode of herbicide, giving farmers a stronger solution against resistant weeds and supporting...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

New Probiotic Boosts Dairy Herd Health

Barentz and NexGen Innovations form a new partnership to distribute Probicon Pro in the United States, helping dairy farmers access research-based...

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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