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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

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...

IFB Members Explore Mexico Trade Links Ahead of USMCA Review

IFB members explored Mexico’s food markets and trade agencies to...

Soy Power Boosts the Future of Aquaculture Growth

Soy is gaining importance in aquaculture as a sustainable feed...

March Grain Session Shapes Illinois Agriculture

The Illinois Grain Insurance Corporation will conduct its official...

Illinois Grant Program Strengthens Support for Local Food Systems

Illinois expands a grant program supporting local food infrastructure,...

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Farmers Rebuild Faster with Federal Aid

USDA disaster programs provide financial aid, technical support, and recovery tools to farmers facing natural disasters, helping them restore...

Monday, March 30, 2026

Beef Demand Surge Meets Growing Cattle Supply 2026

Increasing cattle placements and strong beef demand are shaping the 2026 market. Seasonal trends support prices, but economic risks may influence...

Monday, March 30, 2026

US Crop Planting Trends Shift Toward Soybeans In 2026

Farmers in the US plan to reduce corn planting and increase soybean acreage in 2026 due to high costs, low crop prices, and uncertainty in global...

Monday, March 30, 2026

New Fuel Standards Boost Corn Soybean Markets

The EPA’s updated renewable fuel policy boosts demand for biofuels, helping farmers improve income, strengthen crop markets, and support...

Monday, March 30, 2026

Texas A&M Approves New Meat Science Center Expansion

Texas A&M approves a larger Meat Science Center on campus to modernize research facilities improve student training and support future...

Friday, March 27, 2026

Healthy Soil Supports Crops and Manages Water

Soil structure is essential for storing water and supporting crops. Plowing and compaction reduce its capacity, while new sensing methods help...

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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