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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

Illinois Farmers Market Association Names New Executive Director

The Illinois Farmers Market Association appoints Libby Ervin as...

Avett Brothers Set Grandstand Stage Alive at Illinois State Fair

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand...

Illinois Field Day Highlights Benefits and Challenges of Farm Drones

An Illinois Extension field day will teach farmers about spray drones,...

ADM Upgrades Clinton Iowa Corn Plant to Speed Harvest Deliveries

ADM will upgrade its Clinton facility with faster pits, added storage,...

Illinois Farmland Values and Cash Rent Trends for 2026

A new free Illinois report explains farmland values lease trends...

Chicago Ag Students Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

Students at a Chicago agricultural school helped organize a dog...

Illinois Announces Grant Funds to Boost Specialty Crop Industry

Illinois launches a new grant program to support specialty crop...

Illinois Offers Free Recycling Program for Agrichemical Containers

Illinois Department of Agriculture offers a free recycling program for...

New Invasive Asian Copperleaf Weed Detected In Illinois Fields

Farmers in Illinois are advised to identify and control Asian...
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National Agriculture News Headlines

USDA Projects Lower Wheat Harvest and Exports

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Projects Lower Wheat Harvest and Exports

USDA forecasts steep declines in US wheat output with higher prices lower exports and tightening supplies across wheat corn rice and global grain...
USDA Survey to Shape 2026 Crop Reports

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Survey to Shape 2026 Crop Reports

USDA is collecting nationwide farm data to improve 2026 crop acreage and grain stock reports supporting informed agricultural and market decisions.
New US Bill Targets Water Treaty Delays Hitting Farmers

Thursday, May 14, 2026

New US Bill Targets Water Treaty Delays Hitting Farmers

US lawmakers propose a tariff‑based bill to enforce water treaty rules and reduce growing risks to farmers, ranchers, and national food supply...
USDA Wheat Aid Boosts Global Food Security

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Wheat Aid Boosts Global Food Security

USDA approved a major wheat shipment under Food for Peace to support emergency feeding programs while strengthening global food security and...
New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Recent research is renewing scrutiny of atrazine, pointing to possible cancer risks tied to long term exposure among farmers, pesticide handlers,...
Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Higher wine prices boosted spending in 2025, but declining consumption and supply cuts are driving a major industry reset across production,...
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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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