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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

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,...

Illinois Farmers Unite to Protect Monarchs

IL Corn launches a free Monarch Program that provides milkweed seeds to...

Real Rate of Soil Health Practice Adoption in U.S. Farms

Understand how different datasets measure soil health practices, why...

Carey Center Strengthens Local Farm Futures

The Carey Center for Agrarian Learning grows its programs and...

Shukla Receives Major Award to Advance Next Generation Crop Engineering

Professor Diwakar Shukla has received the Pivot Research Award to...

Tara Heath Takes Leadership Role with Illinois Extension

The University of Illinois Extension has appointed Tara Heath as County...

Spring Wildflower Hike at Belrose Farm Welcomes Nature Lovers

A guided spring wildflower hike at Belrose Farm invites participants of...

Illinois Soybean Leaders Address Fertilizer Surge

U.S. farmers face higher fertilizer prices due to phosphate duties,...

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Smart Rotary Milking Startup Guide for Farms

A strong rotary startup depends on planning, training, and performance tracking. These steps help farmers ensure better cow movement, worker...

Monday, March 23, 2026

High Oleic Soybeans Drive New Farm Opportunities

SOYLEIC™ soybean licensing expands premium market access, improves oil performance, and supports farmers with new profitable production...

Monday, March 23, 2026

Sandhills Calving Method Saves Young Calves

A Nebraska-developed calving system improves calf health by reducing disease exposure through better pasture management and age separation,...

Friday, March 20, 2026

Strong Processing Builds Stable Farm Markets

Local processing supports stable farm income reduces global risks and strengthens rural economies by keeping value within the country and...

Friday, March 20, 2026

New Flyers Guide Safe Spray Drone Operations

New flyers provide guidance on spray drone rules safety and insurance helping operators and customers improve compliance and support safe and...

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Dyna Gro Growers Lead National Yield Wins Across Crops

Dyna Gro growers achieved national and state yield wins in major contests across crops reflecting strong seed performance and the value of...

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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