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Illinois Ag News Headlines

Net Returns from Corn and Soybean Storage Remain Marginal

A 51-year study shows U.S. corn and soybean storage after June rarely...

Farmer Confidence Steady Despite Weak Tariff Outlook

U.S. farmer optimism remained steady in September despite lower tariff...

Illinois Alumnus Omar Yaghi Wins Nobel Prize Honor

Illinois alumnus Omar Yaghi received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry...

IL Ag Director Urges Action Amid Crisis

Illinois Agriculture Director Jerry Costello expressed frustration over...

Illinois Wheat Board Election Set for October 30

Illinois wheat producers will elect new representatives for the Wheat...

Illinois Declared Free from H5N1 Avian Influenza Threat

The USDA has declared Illinois “unaffected” by H5N1 avian...

Illinois Breeders Begin Selecting 2026 IPT Sale Bulls

Illinois breeders are encouraged to nominate bulls for the 2026...

Thompson Family Showcases Heart of Illinois Agriculture

A Norwegian exchange student’s story with the Thompson family...

Specialty Soya And Grains Alliance Expand Soybean Partnership

The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance strengthens ties with Illinois...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Purdue Survey Shows Long Term Confidence in Ag Sector

Friday, October 10, 2025

Purdue Survey Shows Long Term Confidence in Ag Sector

U.S. farmers remain confident in agriculture’s long-term potential despite rising costs, lower prices, and tariff uncertainty, according to...
WSU Research Questions Early Wheat Planting

Friday, October 10, 2025

WSU Research Questions Early Wheat Planting

New WSU research shows that early spring wheat planting may not offset heat impacts as expected and can instead shorten planting windows and...
China halts U.S. soybean trade

Friday, October 10, 2025

China halts U.S. soybean trade

Tariff tensions between the US and China have halted soybean trade, boosting South American exports while deepening losses across US farms already...
U.S. agriculture faces growing trade gap

Friday, October 10, 2025

U.S. agriculture faces growing trade gap

US experts report that farm imports now exceed exports as trade tensions and competition erode long-standing export advantages for major American...
Farm Communities Hit Hardest by Shutdown

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Farm Communities Hit Hardest by Shutdown

U.S. farmers are pressing Congress to end the shutdown, citing disruptions to farm loans, USDA programs, and food supply stability across rural...
Klussendorf Mackenzie Award Awarded to Matt Sloan

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Klussendorf Mackenzie Award Awarded to Matt Sloan

Matt Sloan of Wisconsin earned the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award at World Dairy Expo 2025 for his talent, integrity, and commitment to mentoring the...
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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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