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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 Extension Expands Environmental Education Across Communities

Illinois Extension has expanded its environmental outreach team across...

Precision Fermentation Could Transform Future Food Production

Precision fermentation uses engineered microorganisms to create food...

Illinois Pork Producers Donate Over 101,000 Pounds of Pork

Illinois agricultural organizations donated over 101,000 pounds of pork...

Illinois Expands Funding for Local Food Growth

Illinois has launched a $1.8 million grant program to support local...

Illinois Water Recycling Project Boosts Farms and Water Quality

The EPA has awarded nearly $1 million to the University of Illinois to...

Illinois Valley Ag Career Fair Opens Doors

Illinois Valley Community College will host an Ag Job and Internship...

ARC and PLC Payments Reach Record High In 2025

USDA is issuing a record $13.8 billion in ARC and PLC payments for...

Illinois Grain Tours Boost Global Trade Opportunities

Illinois grain tours welcomed international buyers, showcased...

Smart Weaning Practices for Healthier Beef Calves

Successful calf weaning requires low-stress handling, proper nutrition,...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Build a Smarter Fertility Plan

Better fertilizer decisions start with understanding field conditions, nutrient needs, and realistic production goals before the next growing...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Farmers Gain Public Support Amid Food Cost Concerns

Consumers increasingly recognize that farmers receive only a small share of food spending and are not the primary cause of rising grocery prices.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

67 Grain Rescue Tubes and Hands-On Training Delivered to 67 Rural Fire Departments

Nationwide expanded a major grain safety initiative in 2026, helping fire departments strengthen emergency response capabilities through...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

New Bee Feed Helps Grow Stronger Colonies

A new supplement increased honey bee colony populations in research trials, providing a potential tool to strengthen pollination and support...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

EPA Approves BASF Ridivex for Corn Growers

Ridivex herbicide has received EPA registration and is expected to be available in 2027, offering corn growers enhanced weed control and residual...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

FIELDS Program Invests in US Fertilizer Growth

Eight fertilizer projects were selected under USDA's FIELDS Program to increase domestic production, strengthen competition, and improve...

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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