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Illinois Ag Connection

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

NPPC Honors Industry Leaders with Hall of Fame Recognition

The National Pork Producers Council inducted Ken and Julie Maschhoff...

House Ag Committee Moves Farm Bill Forward with Bipartisan Support

The House Agriculture Committee passes the 2026 Farm Bill with some...

Illinois Farmers Greg and Janis Thoren Earn Top Conservation Honor

Greg and Janis Thoren of Illinois receive a major conservation award...

Midwest Agrivoltaics Study Reveals Key Crop and Profit Tradeoffs

A Midwest study shows that agrivoltaics can increase or decrease crop...

Wyffels Hybrids Broadens Seed Footprint Midwest

Wyffels Hybrids expands into Northeast Nebraska and Western Indiana for...

Biomanufacturing Leaders Unite for Future Growth

The inaugural iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit will bring together industry...

Illinois Hosts Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event in Urbana

The 2026 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff in Urbana will feature...

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...

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Zoetis Strengthens Global Animal Health Tech

Zoetis plans to acquire Neogen animal genomics business to expand precision animal health tools and strengthen livestock genetic research for...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Kansas State Warns Fuel Prices May Climb

Kansas State University research shows that rising crude oil prices caused by Middle East tensions could increase gasoline prices in the coming...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Farm Sentiment Edges Higher in February Survey

The February Ag Economy Barometer increased slightly to 116. Farmers report improved current conditions but remain cautious about future...

Friday, March 6, 2026

New Research Improves Food Safety in Produce

Scientists studying California’s produce region found that harmful bacteria can spread through wildlife water and the environment offering...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Midwest Farm Families Push for Year-Round E15

A new poll across five Midwestern states finds strong rural voter and farm family support for year-round E15 fuel legislation and shows...

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Rising Diesel Prices Concern Amid Global Tensions

Rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are increasing fuel and fertilizer prices. Shipping delays could disrupt nitrogen supplies and influence...

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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