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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

Heavy Rain Arrives in Illinois but Drought Continues

Although Illinois finally saw rainfall, experts confirm it is far from...

Native Sapling Giveaway for Cook County Home Gardeners

Cook County residents can collect free native fruit and nut saplings at...

NPPC Honors Industry Leaders with Hall of Fame Recognition

The National Pork Producers Council inducted Ken and Julie Maschhoff...

House Ag Committee Moves Farm Bill Forward with Bipartisan Support

The House Agriculture Committee passes the 2026 Farm Bill with some...

Illinois Farmers Greg and Janis Thoren Earn Top Conservation Honor

Greg and Janis Thoren of Illinois receive a major conservation award...

Midwest Agrivoltaics Study Reveals Key Crop and Profit Tradeoffs

A Midwest study shows that agrivoltaics can increase or decrease crop...

Wyffels Hybrids Broadens Seed Footprint Midwest

Wyffels Hybrids expands into Northeast Nebraska and Western Indiana for...

Biomanufacturing Leaders Unite for Future Growth

The inaugural iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit will bring together industry...

Illinois Hosts Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event in Urbana

The 2026 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff in Urbana will feature...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Monday, March 9, 2026

Farmers Union Reelects Larew and Kippley

Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley were unanimously reelected as president and vice president of the National Farmers Union, continuing their leadership...

Monday, March 9, 2026

Bill Seeks Changes in U.S. Meat Processing

A proposed Senate bill aims to reduce meatpacking concentration and increase competition, but economists and industry leaders warn the plan could...

Monday, March 9, 2026

Millet Offers Water Saving Crop Option

Proso millet is gaining attention as a drought tolerant crop that uses less water than corn and supports resilient farming systems in the High...

Monday, March 9, 2026

Research Challenges Long Held Crop Yield Gains

Scientists report that traditional methods may overestimate crop breeding gains. Much of the improvement in wheat yields comes from maintenance...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Zoetis Strengthens Global Animal Health Tech

Zoetis plans to acquire Neogen animal genomics business to expand precision animal health tools and strengthen livestock genetic research for...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Kansas State Warns Fuel Prices May Climb

Kansas State University research shows that rising crude oil prices caused by Middle East tensions could increase gasoline prices in the coming...

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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