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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

Jon Rosenstiel Elected to Key Leadership Role in Grain Trade

IL Corn Marketing Board Director Jon Rosenstiel has been elected...

Illinois State Fair Offers Special Grandstand Concert Ticket Deal

The Illinois State Fair is offering discounted Grandstand concert...

Illinois Launches Fresh Food Aid for Families Losing Benefits

Illinois has launched the FRESH program, providing one-time food...

Ethanol Driving Corn Demand and Energy Security

Over the past 40 years, ethanol has boosted corn demand, supported fuel...

ICGA Pushes for Affordable Fertilizer and Greater Market Competition

ICGA supports efforts to increase fertilizer market competition and...

Statewide Wellness Efforts Expand in Illinois

Illinois Extension has introduced the Health and Community Wellness...

Farmers Face Sharp Rise in Diesel Costs During Planting Season

U.S. farmers spent $1.4 billion more on diesel during the 2025-2026...

Illinois State Fair Offers Limited Time $5 Admission Deal

The Illinois State Fair is offering a limited-time online flash sale...

Illinois State Fair Farmers Market Event Brings Deals Food and Fun

The Illinois State Fair will take over the Illinois Product Farmers...
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Health Trends Could Challenge Future Sugar Demand

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Health Trends Could Challenge Future Sugar Demand

Natural sweetener demand remains strong, but health focused lifestyles and wider use of GLP 1 drugs may influence future sugar consumption...
August 2026 USDA Loan Rates Now Available

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

August 2026 USDA Loan Rates Now Available

USDA announced August 2026 FSA loan rates, helping producers access financing for operations, ownership, emergency recovery, commodity storage and...
Natural Wheat Mutation Raises Grain Yields

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Natural Wheat Mutation Raises Grain Yields

A newly identified wheat mutation may increase yields while helping breeders develop improved varieties faster and at lower costs.

New Enclosa™ Herbicide Expands Soybean Weed Options

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

New Enclosa™ Herbicide Expands Soybean Weed Options

A new soybean herbicide from Corteva combines residual and systemic weed control to help farmers manage weeds and improve flexibility in crop...
Farm Safety Net Faces CCC Funding Challenge

Monday, August 3, 2026

Farm Safety Net Faces CCC Funding Challenge

Higher farm program spending could exhaust CCC borrowing authority, potentially limiting USDA's ability to deliver rapid emergency assistance...
Soil Based Fertilizer Method Boosts Efficiency

Monday, August 3, 2026

Soil Based Fertilizer Method Boosts Efficiency

A new study recommends using soil nitrogen measurements to guide fertilizer applications, helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency and reduce...
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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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