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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

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,...

Illinois Hemp Product Rules Change November 2026

Illinois will enforce new hemp product regulations on November 12,...

Indiana Young Farmers Earn Top Farm Bureau Honors

Indiana Farm Bureau recognized Justin Johnson, Megan and Justin Platt,...

Put Fall Leaves to Work in Your Landscape

Fallen leaves can improve soil, support plant growth, conserve...

Foreign Wind and Solar Leases Reshape US Farmland Landscape

Foreign investors hold long-term wind and solar leases on 6.3 million...

Illinois Scientists Develop Future Farm Enzyme

Researchers at the University of Illinois developed an engineered...

Ag Research Program Lands USDA Support

The University of Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture received USDA...
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National Agriculture News Headlines

Kubota Boosts Smart Tractor Pilot Program

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Kubota Boosts Smart Tractor Pilot Program

Kubota and Agtonomy are expanding autonomous tractor development to help specialty crop growers improve field efficiency and farm productivity.

Fuel Aid Brings Relief to Farm Country

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Fuel Aid Brings Relief to Farm Country

A new fuel assistance initiative will help agricultural producers manage higher diesel costs and maintain productivity during harvest season.

Humanoid Robots Bring New Era of Factory Innovation

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Humanoid Robots Bring New Era of Factory Innovation

AGCO plans to introduce humanoid robots into manufacturing operations to enhance productivity, improve safety, and support workers as smart...
New USDA Report Boosts Cattle Market Transparency

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New USDA Report Boosts Cattle Market Transparency

USDA is launching a new regional cattle report that combines market data from key states to improve transparency and provide more valuable pricing...
AgCareers Share Resources to Help Students Explore Agriculture Careers

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

AgCareers Share Resources to Help Students Explore Agriculture Careers

AgCareers has updated its free Classroom Implementation Kit, providing educators with lesson plans and activities designed to help students...
U.S. Agricultural Exports Generated $369 Billion in Economic Output

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

U.S. Agricultural Exports Generated $369 Billion in Economic Output

New USDA data shows U.S. agricultural exports worth $177.2 billion generated a total of $369.2 billion in economic activity in 2024, supporting...
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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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