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Illinois Ag News Headlines

Community Steps Up for Pollinator Health

Westmont’s Protect Our Pollinators Program guides residents to...

Farm Bill Progress Boosts Grower Confidence

The Illinois Soybean Association welcomes the House Agriculture...

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...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

USDA Expands Sterile Fly Program in Texas

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

USDA Expands Sterile Fly Program in Texas

A new sterile fly production facility in Texas will strengthen the fight against New World Screwworm and help protect livestock, agriculture, and...
Global Fertilizer Risks Rise Before Spring Planting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Global Fertilizer Risks Rise Before Spring Planting

Tensions in the Middle East could disrupt fertilizer shipping and energy markets, raising costs for farmers during the 2026 planting season, and...
Mahindra Expands Tractor Line After JV Exit

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Mahindra Expands Tractor Line After JV Exit

Mahindra and Mitsubishi will end their farm equipment joint venture. Mahindra will introduce new tractors while continuing to support existing...
U.S. Cattle Herd Continues Gradual Decline

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

U.S. Cattle Herd Continues Gradual Decline

The 2026 cattle inventory report shows declining cattle numbers, fewer beef cows, a smaller calf crop, and growing dairy herds, suggesting limited...
Farmers Union Reelects Larew and Kippley

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...
Bill Seeks Changes in U.S. Meat Processing

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...
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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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