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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 Farmers Market Association Names New Executive Director

The Illinois Farmers Market Association appoints Libby Ervin as...

Avett Brothers Set Grandstand Stage Alive at Illinois State Fair

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand...

Illinois Field Day Highlights Benefits and Challenges of Farm Drones

An Illinois Extension field day will teach farmers about spray drones,...

ADM Upgrades Clinton Iowa Corn Plant to Speed Harvest Deliveries

ADM will upgrade its Clinton facility with faster pits, added storage,...

Illinois Farmland Values and Cash Rent Trends for 2026

A new free Illinois report explains farmland values lease trends...

Chicago Ag Students Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

Students at a Chicago agricultural school helped organize a dog...

Illinois Announces Grant Funds to Boost Specialty Crop Industry

Illinois launches a new grant program to support specialty crop...

Illinois Offers Free Recycling Program for Agrichemical Containers

Illinois Department of Agriculture offers a free recycling program for...

New Invasive Asian Copperleaf Weed Detected In Illinois Fields

Farmers in Illinois are advised to identify and control Asian...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Canola Farmers Gain Support from LDC PepsiCo

Friday, May 15, 2026

Canola Farmers Gain Support from LDC PepsiCo

PepsiCo and LDC are promoting regenerative farming in Saskatchewan by helping farmers improve soil, reduce emissions, and build stronger...
Farmers Eye China Soybean Deal Progress in China

Friday, May 15, 2026

Farmers Eye China Soybean Deal Progress in China

Soybean farmers expect trade talks with China to improve export demand and provide stable market conditions for the 2026 crop season.

Rice Plants Turn into Natural Pest Traps

Friday, May 15, 2026

Rice Plants Turn into Natural Pest Traps

A new study shows rice plants can trap and kill armyworms using natural processes, offering an ecofriendly solution for pest control in farming.
ADM Hills Drive Soil Health Innovation

Friday, May 15, 2026

ADM Hills Drive Soil Health Innovation

ADM and Hill’s partnership supports farmers with incentives and knowledge to adopt regenerative agriculture practices, improving...
DOJ Backs Fair Access to Patented Seeds

Friday, May 15, 2026

DOJ Backs Fair Access to Patented Seeds

The DOJ supports balanced patent rules to ensure seed access, boost innovation, and encourage fair competition in the agriculture industry.

USDA Projects Lower Wheat Harvest and Exports

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Projects Lower Wheat Harvest and Exports

USDA forecasts steep declines in US wheat output with higher prices lower exports and tightening supplies across wheat corn rice and global grain...
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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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