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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

Corn Increases from 75 Million Acres in the 1990s to 95 Million Acres Today

Corn and soybean yields and acreage have steadily increased in the...

Youth Lead Community Effort to Restore Native Oak Savanna

A community tree planting brought youth and agencies together to...

Illinois Researchers Warn Farmers About Rising Field Flooding Risks

Illinois scientists and farmers are working together to study field...

Illinois State Fair 100 Day Countdown Flash Ticket Sale

Illinois State Fair announces a one day flash sale offering discounted...

Illinois Researchers Advance Humane Chicken Egg Screening Technology

Researchers develop non-destructive imaging methods to identify chick...

Illinois Scientists Warn Floods Threaten Midwest Farm Fields

Field flooding is rising across the Midwest. Researchers and farmers...

Little Sprouts Gardening Program Inspires Young Minds

Little Sprouts is a fun and educational gardening program where...

Earth Day Breakfast Supports Sustainable Agriculture

An Earth Day breakfast and farmers market highlighted regenerative...

What Lies Ahead for Farm Bill and Year-Round E15

Lawmakers consider a Farm Bill with amendments on conservation,...
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National Agriculture News Headlines

US Irrigated Farming Faces Growing Water Pressure

Friday, May 1, 2026

US Irrigated Farming Faces Growing Water Pressure

Researchers review US irrigation trends and stress that better water governance and technology access are critical to protect food production,...
Farm Support at Risk Under USDA Restructuring

Friday, May 1, 2026

Farm Support at Risk Under USDA Restructuring

US farmers already under strain fear that USDA restructuring may reduce research services and weaken support during an ongoing economic and...
Farm Bureau Graduates New Women Ag Advocates

Friday, May 1, 2026

Farm Bureau Graduates New Women Ag Advocates

Farm Bureau trained twelve women leaders in communication skills to strengthen advocacy improve public understanding and support agriculture...
High Fertilizer Costs Push Farmers to Rethink Grain Sales

Friday, May 1, 2026

High Fertilizer Costs Push Farmers to Rethink Grain Sales

Higher fertilizer and fuel prices are changing farm economics, making flexible planning and careful marketing decisions more important for...
Organic Dairy Farmers Seek Fair Treatment

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Organic Dairy Farmers Seek Fair Treatment

Organic dairy farmers have filed lawsuits claiming federal milk pricing rules unfairly take revenue and fail to reflect the unique costs of...
ABMI Urges the US to Back Farm-based Fuels at Global Talks

Thursday, April 30, 2026

ABMI Urges the US to Back Farm-based Fuels at Global Talks

Roeslein Renewables supports U.S. leadership to ensure American biofuels are included in global shipping fuel standards, helping farmers meet...
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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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