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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

Understanding the Spread and Impact of Bird Flu Across Species

Dr. James Lowe discusses the spread of bird flu among different species...

Japanese Media Explores Illinois Agriculture's Carbon Impact

Japanese media explores Illinois agriculture's role in reducing...

Illinois Farm Families Campaign Wins National Recognition

Illinois Farm Families’ "We Are the 96%" campaign gains...

Wabash Valley College Wins Illinois Farm Bureau Award

Discover why Wabash Valley College was honored as the top collegiate...

Illinois Crop Progress Update April 28, 2024

Get the latest update on Illinois crop progress, including planting...

Illinois Farmers Receive Support to Combat Black Vulture Threat

Illinois Farm Bureau collaborates with state and federal agencies to...

IDOA & IDPH Vigilant Against H5N1 Influenza in Dairy Cattle

IDOA and IDPH collaborate to monitor and prevent H5N1 influenza in...

"Fields Apart - Rooted Together" Showcases Diversity in Illinois Farming

Discover how the Illinois Farm Bureau's docuseries celebrates the...

Advancing Sweet Potato Quality Analysis with Hyperspectral Imaging

Learn about a groundbreaking study by the University of Illinois...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Friday, May 3, 2024

Navigating Dicamba's future - Upcoming NALC webinar details

The NALC's upcoming webinar will explore the shifting landscape of dicamba regulations and its impact on U.S. agriculture.

Friday, May 3, 2024

CCFN advocates for food name protections in 2024 farm bill

CCFN is set to collaborate on the 2024 Farm Bill to secure international use of common U.S. food and beverage names.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Corn growers face challenges in SAF Tax credit eligibility

Corn farmers face hurdles with new rules under the GREET model, potentially limiting their role in producing sustainable aviation fuel.

Friday, May 3, 2024

2026 Named international year of the woman farmer

The UN, with backing from the U.S., designates 2026 to highlight and support women's crucial role in global agriculture.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Tackling antimicrobial use in farming

UN FAO's RENOFARM initiative focuses on reducing antimicrobials in agriculture to boost animal health and protect ecosystems.

Friday, May 3, 2024

EPA plans to restrict Acephate use nationwide

Discover how the EPA’s latest proposal aims to significantly reduce acephate use to safeguard public health and water quality.

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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