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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

Spring Wildflower Hike at Belrose Farm Welcomes Nature Lovers

A guided spring wildflower hike at Belrose Farm invites participants of...

Illinois Soybean Leaders Address Fertilizer Surge

U.S. farmers face higher fertilizer prices due to phosphate duties,...

CAST Rising Redbirds Honors Emerging Professional Leaders in 2026

This article highlights the 2026 CAST Rising Redbirds induction...

Land and Legacy Conservation Series Empowers Future Focused Farmers

A three‑session Illinois Extension series guides farmers and landowners...

Spring Gardening Webinars Inspire Gardeners Across Illinois

Illinois Extension invites gardeners to join two free spring webinars...

Solarization Underway for Overwintering Cover Crops at Dixon Springs

Dixon Springs Ag Center begins solarizing cover crops in high tunnels...

Russell Dickerson Set for Exciting Performance at Du Quoin State Fair

Country star Russell Dickerson will perform at the Du Quoin State Fair,...

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...

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Corn Farmers Face Rising Fertilizer Costs

Sharp increases in nitrogen fertilizer prices are raising corn production costs and could influence crop planting decisions, acreage levels,...

Monday, March 16, 2026

Use Smartphones to Boost Farm Safety

Smartphones offer several tools that can improve farm safety. GPS, texting, emergency contacts, and weather alerts help farmers stay connected and...

Friday, March 13, 2026

U.S. Farmland Rental Market Shows Major Growth

A new USDA survey finds that millions of landowners rent farmland across the United States while most acres are owned by non-farming landlords and...

Friday, March 13, 2026

ADM Invests in Farm Resilience Program

ADM and American Farmland Trust introduce a new program to support farmers through funding technical assistance peer networks and succession...

Friday, March 13, 2026

Ethanol Supply Boost Could Lower Gas Prices

Biofuel leaders urge federal regulators to expand E15 fuel access, saying increased ethanol blending could lower gasoline prices, strengthen...

Friday, March 13, 2026

Corn Production Faces Rising Input Costs

Growing instability in the Middle East may disrupt fertilizer markets and raise input costs for corn growers, increasing financial pressure as...

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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