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Illinois Ag News Headlines

Illinois Corn Leaders Advocate for Farmers in Washington DC

Illinois corn leaders met with lawmakers in Washington DC to promote...

Illinois Ecologists Lead Efforts to Restore Prairie Biodiversity

Illinois ecologists are working to restore Midwest prairie biodiversity...

Illinois Study Explains Differences Between Biologicals and Biostimulants

Illinois research shows farmers need clarity on biologicals and...

Illinois Trials Reveal Limited Nitrogen Impact on Soybean Yields

Multi-year Illinois trials show nitrogen fertilizer rarely increases...

Taylor Crouch Named 2025 Illinois FFA Star in Ag Business

Taylor Crouch, a Maroa-Forsyth FFA member, earned the 2025 Illinois FFA...

Farmers Face Financial Challenges in 2025

Farm bankruptcies surged in 2025 due to high input costs, low commodity...

Annual 4-H Livestock Auction Returns August 2 in Oregon Illinois

The 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction takes place August 2 at the Ogle...

Green Spaces Help Children Thrive and Build Stronger Families

A University of Illinois study shows how green spaces near homes...

Federal Changes Could Impact SNAP Benefits in Illinois

New federal SNAP changes may end benefits for thousands of Illinois...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

USDA Studies Find Link Bee Deaths, Viruses and Mites

Friday, July 18, 2025

USDA Studies Find Link Bee Deaths, Viruses and Mites

USDA-ARS scientists linked honey bee colony collapse to viruses and mite resistance, highlighting threats to pollination and agriculture, with...
Experts Stress Screwworm Vigilance in Texas

Friday, July 18, 2025

Experts Stress Screwworm Vigilance in Texas

AgriLife leaders highlight Florida’s screwworm response to urge Texas landowners and agencies to stay alert, report suspicious cases, and...
One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Farmers

Friday, July 18, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Farmers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act boosts long-term farm supports with enhanced crop insurance, commodity programs, tax relief, and research funding...
Avian Flu Hits Dairy Industry Hard

Friday, July 18, 2025

Avian Flu Hits Dairy Industry Hard

The avian flu outbreak caused massive losses to the US dairy industry with reduced milk production, cow deaths, and significant economic impacts,...
Smart Incentives to Help Farmers and Forests

Friday, July 18, 2025

Smart Incentives to Help Farmers and Forests

Stanford researchers are creating smarter incentives and market tools to help farmers conserve forests while ensuring stable incomes, promoting...
Farmers Still Waiting for New Farm Bill

Friday, July 18, 2025

Farmers Still Waiting for New Farm Bill

Though recent budget deals aid agriculture, farmers still await a new farm bill to support key programs, address conservation, rural broadband,...
Farms.com Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

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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