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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

Smarter Farming Starts at Peoria Summit

The Peoria Agronomy Summit helped farmers learn better soil and...

From Waste to Wealth in Farming

Effective residue management starts at harvest and continues through...

Illinois Biodiesel Boom Boosts Soybean Market

Illinois is increasing biodiesel production and use to support farmers,...

Western Illinois University Hosts Agriscience Training Institute for Teachers

Western Illinois University hosted a training institute to help...

Fresh Guide Transforms Future of Farming

New guide from 'The Nature Conservancy' supports advisors...

Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office Opens Ticket Sales

Du Quoin State Fair opens grandstand box office June 15 shares show...

Global Rice Production Rises Despite Climate Change Challenges Worldwide

A new study shows that global rice production increased...

Illinois Farmer Bill Leigh Elected NCGA First Vice President

Bill Leigh from Illinois becomes NCGA first vice president starting...

Biofuels Growth Gets Boost In Illinois

Illinois SBDC and NCERC are exploring collaboration to support...
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National Agriculture News Headlines

Farmers may Benefit from Growing Biofuel Markets

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Farmers may Benefit from Growing Biofuel Markets

S&P Global study underscores that expanding biofuel demand will catalyze technological innovation, stabilize U.S. acreage, and fortify global...
USDA Launches 2026 Funding for Land-Grant Research Upgrades

Thursday, June 18, 2026

USDA Launches 2026 Funding for Land-Grant Research Upgrades

The USDA announced a $125 million FY 2026 funding opportunity under the Research Facilities Act Program to modernize agricultural research...
Virginia Farm Bureau Hosts Tours to Highlight Ag Industry

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Virginia Farm Bureau Hosts Tours to Highlight Ag Industry

In 2025, Virginia Farm Bureau hosted three regional farm tours for 14 state legislators to boost agricultural awareness and build...
CDC Issues Level 3 Alert Over New World Screwworm in U.S.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

CDC Issues Level 3 Alert Over New World Screwworm in U.S.

To support USDA containment efforts following livestock detections in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC activated a Level 3 response for New World...
Farmers Push to Keep USMCA Trade Deal Strong

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Farmers Push to Keep USMCA Trade Deal Strong

At a June 10 hearing, House Agriculture Committee members and trade experts backed the USMCA, viewing it as a national security strategy before...
New 360 RAIN and 360 YIELD Focus on Ag Tech Solutions

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

New 360 RAIN and 360 YIELD Focus on Ag Tech Solutions

360 Yield Center has rebranded, dividing its business into 360 RAIN for autonomous application tech and 360 YIELD for retrofit equipment upgrades...
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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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