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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

SIU Expands Greenhouse Facilities to Boost Agricultural Research

SIU Carbondale is investing in modern greenhouse facilities to...

Making Every Nutrient Count for Better Farm Returns

Smart fertilizer decisions can improve profitability and nutrient...

Farm Bill Vote Expected After Midterm Elections

Senate leaders expect farm bill negotiations to continue after the...

Illinois Youth Fitter Suton Paulson Wins World Dairy Expo Honor

Youth dairy competitors from North America demonstrated outstanding...

New Soybean Dashboard Supports Farmers

The Policy Design Lab has updated its crop insurance visualization...

Advanced Robot Helps Prevent Crop Losses

Southern Illinois University researchers are creating a robot and AI...

Interactive Tool Helps Track Farm Injuries

Researchers developed an interactive agricultural injury dashboard that...

Plant Cereal Rye Now for Healthier Garden Soil

Cereal rye is an effective cover crop that protects soil, improves...

Illinois Center Advances Food Health and Community Growth

University of Illinois Extension is launching a new center dedicated to...

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Kubota Partners With Nonprofits for Change

Ten nonprofit organizations will receive Kubota funding and equipment to advance agricultural education, conservation, food security, and...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Syngenta introduces EXORT platform to improve crop growth and quality

Syngenta's EXORT technology uses naturally occurring microRNAs to help crops improve growth, quality, and yield while supporting efficient and...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New Data Reveals Foreign Land Holdings

A University of Illinois study finds foreign ownership represents a small share of U.S. farmland and is largely concentrated in forestland...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

How to Prioritize Corn Fields This Harvest

Choosing the right corn field to harvest first may be more important than selecting the start date. Regular scouting helps identify fields at...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Manure Mulch Film Boosts Crop Yields

Scientists developed a manure-based mulch film that helps crops thrive with less fertilizer while improving soil quality and reducing agricultural...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Better Straw Management Lowers N2O Emissions

Scientists found that pelletized straw was the most effective straw treatment for reducing nitrous oxide emissions in nitrogen-fertilized soils.

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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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