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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

Shukla Receives Major Award to Advance Next Generation Crop Engineering

Professor Diwakar Shukla has received the Pivot Research Award to...

Tara Heath Takes Leadership Role with Illinois Extension

The University of Illinois Extension has appointed Tara Heath as County...

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,...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

China Soybean Demand Key for US Farmers

U.S. soybean leaders are urging stronger trade with China, seeking higher purchases and tariff removal to improve export demand and protect farm...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Big Fertilizer Firms Face Farmer Lawsuit

Farmers have filed a lawsuit alleging fertilizer companies inflated prices by limiting supply. The case aims to recover losses and improve...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

AGCO Wins Award for Digital Parts Platform

AGCO won a major award for its digital parts platform. The system improves ordering, tracking, and delivery processes, helping dealers operate...

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...

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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