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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

Midwest Study Reviews Agrivoltaic Farming Costs and Returns

New Midwest research shows farm solar systems can help or hurt yields...

SIU Livestock and Horticulture Student Competitions 2026

High school students will compete in livestock judging and horticulture...

Extension Helps Farmers Face Challenging Farm Economy

Illinois Extension supports farmers through income volatility using...

Illinois Swine Mixer Returns in 2027 with Expanded Experience

The upcoming 2027 Illinois Swine Mixer date venue improvements and...

Soil Saving Tillage Boosts Soybean Success

University of Illinois research shows reduced tillage systems can...

Illinois Farm Leadership Success in McLean County

Two McLean County Farm Bureau members completed the ALOT program...

Farm Families Honored at Community Agriculture Celebration

A special community farm event honored two award recipients for their...

Corn Farmers Unite at Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day

Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day connected farmers with lawmakers...

IDOA Reopens I-COVER Program to Support Early Cover Crop Adoption

Illinois restarts the I-COVER Program, offering financial incentives to...

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

CIBO Boosts Farmer Programs Across Supply Chains

Ingredion and CIBO join forces to expand regenerative agriculture programs, using advanced analytics to improve sustainability tracking, farmer...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Crop Insurance Reform for Stronger Farms

Research shows that crop insurance can be improved by adjusting policies based on farmer risk attitudes and regional conditions, helping...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Clean Air Safeguards Repeal Faces Court Action

Organizations across the US have filed a lawsuit opposing the rollback of mercury standards, highlighting increased emissions, reduced oversight,...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

New Tech Helps Farmers Control Livestock Disease

PremisesMapper helps farmers build accurate biosecurity maps, improving disease preparedness, response efficiency, and farm safety while...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

HPAI Impact Falls Helping Egg Prices Ease

Poultry markets improve as egg production rises, and HPAI slows. Biosecurity efforts and strong supply indicators help stabilize prices despite...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

USDA Expands Farm Trade with Philippines Mission

The USDA’s 2026 Philippines mission will help US farmers and agribusinesses expand exports, build partnerships, and explore growing...

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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