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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

Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits with Smart Management

Cover crops provide important benefits for soil and crop production....

Kreiser Wiesbrock Family Honors Agricultural Legacy

The Kreiser-Wiesbrock family donated to the IVCC Ag Forward Campaign,...

Southern Illinois Hosts Annual Hemp and Cannabis Symposium

Southern Illinois University will host the seventh annual Hemp and...

Illinois Junior Leadership Conference Builds Future Youth Leaders

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference offers seventh and eighth...

Youth Development Takes Center Stage

Community members are invited to connect with Extension staff and...

Illinois 4-H Alumni Celebrated for Leadership and Lasting Impact

Illinois 4-H honored five distinguished alumni and young alumni at the...

Early Corn Harvest Brings Yield and Crop Condition Concerns

Early corn harvest is underway as farmers monitor crop diseases, stalk...

Michigan Craft Beverage Grants Open for Research and Education

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is accepting 2027 grant proposals...

Cover Crops Build Healthier and More Productive Garden Soil

Cover crops are an effective way to improve garden soil, reduce weeds,...

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Beef Industry Gets More Time to Respond

USDA has extended the deadline for public comments on a review of U.S. beef grade standards, giving stakeholders until December 7, 2026, to submit...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Mobile Agriculture Program Inspires Young Learners

Idaho Farm Bureau’s mobile learning trailers help students discover agriculture through engaging activities and educational exhibits across...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

North Carolina Farms Support One Million Jobs

North Carolina's food, fiber and forestry sector continues to be a leading economic driver, generating $117 billion in impact and supporting...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

New Discovery of Insects Honor Taylor Swift

Researchers have officially described 12 new insect species from Australia, including a genus named after Taylor Swift. The findings underscore...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Record Electricity Growth Forecast Through 2027

A new EIA outlook predicts continued growth in U.S. electricity generation and demand through 2027. Energy markets are expected to see stronger...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Winter Canola Gains Momentum in Biofuel Market

A major collaboration is working to expand winter canola production, helping farmers access emerging biofuel markets while supporting renewable...

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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