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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

China Eases Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods but Soybeans Miss Out

China announced tariff reductions on many U.S. agricultural products...

Illinois Researchers Secure Major Funding for Smarter Fertilizer Solutions

University of Illinois researchers secured significant funding to study...

SIU Expands Greenhouse Facilities to Boost Agricultural Research

SIU Carbondale is investing in modern greenhouse facilities to...

Making Every Nutrient Count for Better Farm Returns

Smart fertilizer decisions can improve profitability and nutrient...

Farm Bill Vote Expected After Midterm Elections

Senate leaders expect farm bill negotiations to continue after the...

Illinois Youth Fitter Suton Paulson Wins World Dairy Expo Honor

Youth dairy competitors from North America demonstrated outstanding...

New Soybean Dashboard Supports Farmers

The Policy Design Lab has updated its crop insurance visualization...

Advanced Robot Helps Prevent Crop Losses

Southern Illinois University researchers are creating a robot and AI...

Interactive Tool Helps Track Farm Injuries

Researchers developed an interactive agricultural injury dashboard that...

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Seed Innovation Case Ends with Settlement

The settlement between Corteva and Inari concludes a legal dispute over seed-related materials and intellectual property, reinforcing the...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

U.S. Soybean Exports Gain Support from China

China's commitment to buy U.S. soybeans over the next three years offers stability for growers, though industry groups continue seeking tariff...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Hometown Roots Contest Rewards Community Leaders

Two agricultural community leaders were recognized through the 2026 Hometown Roots Contest and directed funding to organizations supporting...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Farm Leaders Back Greg Ibach USDA Trade Nomination

Agricultural organizations welcomed Greg Ibach's nomination to a senior USDA trade position, highlighting his farming background and...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Americas Fairs Get Major Tractor Supply Boost

Tractor Supply is deepening its commitment to agriculture by supporting more than 1,000 fairs across the country and expanding opportunities for...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Kubota Partners With Nonprofits for Change

Ten nonprofit organizations will receive Kubota funding and equipment to advance agricultural education, conservation, food security, and...

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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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