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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

Kent Bohnhoff Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Conservation

Kent Bohnhoff was honored for his longstanding conservation efforts,...

Know Before You Go to Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Visitors attending Illinois State Fair Grandstand events should review...

Jon Rosenstiel Elected to Key Leadership Role in Grain Trade

IL Corn Marketing Board Director Jon Rosenstiel has been elected...

Illinois State Fair Offers Special Grandstand Concert Ticket Deal

The Illinois State Fair is offering discounted Grandstand concert...

Illinois Launches Fresh Food Aid for Families Losing Benefits

Illinois has launched the FRESH program, providing one-time food...

Ethanol Driving Corn Demand and Energy Security

Over the past 40 years, ethanol has boosted corn demand, supported fuel...

ICGA Pushes for Affordable Fertilizer and Greater Market Competition

ICGA supports efforts to increase fertilizer market competition and...

Statewide Wellness Efforts Expand in Illinois

Illinois Extension has introduced the Health and Community Wellness...

Farmers Face Sharp Rise in Diesel Costs During Planting Season

U.S. farmers spent $1.4 billion more on diesel during the 2025-2026...

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

U.S. Farmland Values Reach New Record High in 2026

U.S. agricultural land values reached a record $4,500 per acre in 2026, reflecting steady demand and long-term asset strength despite rising...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

New Attachment Options for John Deere Tractors

Ignite Attachments has expanded its lineup with John Deere for compatible buckets and pallet forks, offering compact tractor users more attachment...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

E15 Expansion Could Unlock Bigger Savings

Rising ethanol use in gasoline is lowering fuel costs, supporting agriculture, and increasing interest in year-round access to higher ethanol...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

NEXT Program Powers Dairy Export Success

The NEXT program's first year brought increased dairy exports, stronger market access, and improved competitiveness for U.S. dairy producers...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Senate Asked to Advance Farm Relief Package

Agricultural advocates are supporting a budget proposal that would provide financial relief to farmers and ranchers dealing with high costs and...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Health Trends Could Challenge Future Sugar Demand

Natural sweetener demand remains strong, but health focused lifestyles and wider use of GLP 1 drugs may influence future sugar consumption...

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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