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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 Soybean Farmers Drive Innovation and Performance in 2026

Illinois advances soybean production through stronger genetics,...

Record High Results Mark Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale 2026

The 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale achieved record-breaking...

Illinois Celebrates 150 Years of Historic Morrow Plots Research Legacy

The Morrow Plots at the University of Illinois complete 150 years of...

Gourmet Trends Recalls Pork Products for Undeclared Allergen Risk

Gourmet Trends Kitchen recalled pork products after inspectors found...

Illinois Soybean Success Story In 2025 Amid Challenging Conditions

Illinois ranked first in U.S. soybean production in 2025, overcoming...

Illinois Expands Farmer Driven Soybean Research

The Illinois Soybean Association is expanding its On‑Farm Trial Network...

Illinois Product Expo Returns Bigger Than Ever This March

The 27th Illinois Product Expo returns with a new venue, over 100...

Clinton County Opens Registration for 2026 Summer Ag Institute

The 2026 Clinton County Summer Ag Institute invites teachers to a...

IL Corn Growers Respond to Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs

Illinois corn growers respond to a major Supreme Court ruling on tariff...

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Value Added Funding for Rural Producers

USDA is accepting applications for Value Added Producer Grants in Oklahoma to help producers create new products, expand marketing opportunities,...

Monday, March 2, 2026

USDA Urged to Strengthen Screwworm Protection Measures

Farm Bureau calls on USDA to maintain cattle import restrictions while New World screwworm cases remain active near the border, stressing...

Monday, March 2, 2026

New Nutrition Rules Strengthen Beef Role

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines encourage whole foods and higher protein intake, recognizing beef as a nutrient-rich option that supports...

Monday, March 2, 2026

One Farmer One File Boosts Efficiency

USDA introduced the One Farmer One File initiative to unify farmer data, simplify program access, modernize agency systems, and reduce paperwork...

Friday, February 27, 2026

Cotton Market Outlook Shows Supply Pressure

Cotton prices remain weak due to high supply and soft demand. Production shifts, export competition, and weather uncertainty may tighten supplies...

Friday, February 27, 2026

USDA Cuts Costs with Building Sale

USDA and GSA will dispose of the Ag South building to reduce financial burdens, improve office use, and support government efficiency while...

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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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