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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

Illinois Agronomy Field Day Shares Practical Insights for Growers

Illinois Extension’s Agronomy Field Day provided growers with...

Erbacres Holsteins Earns Prestigious McKown Master Breeder Award

Erbacres Holsteins earned the 2026 McKown Master Breeder Award for...

Illinois Flower Hub Helps Grow Local Market

A new flower hub in Illinois is helping growers and florists work...

Illinois State Fair Inspires Young Readers

The Illinois State Fair is promoting childhood literacy through Dolly...

Illinois Product Expo Boosts Local Brands

Illinois food and agricultural businesses are invited to participate in...

Alma Mater Plots Shape Future of Crop Research

The University of Illinois is seeking farmer input for its Alma Mater...

Du Quoin State Fair Launches Online Exhibitor Registration

The Du Quoin State Fair has moved exhibitor registration online through...

Cover Crops Boost Profitability and Soil Health

Experienced farmers explain how cover crops support profitability,...

SIU Highlights Drones and AI For Smarter Farming

SIU’s Ag Field Day demonstrated how drones and AI can help...

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Congress Backs New Fight Against Fruit Pest

Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the SWAT Act to expand research and management programs designed to combat spotted wing drosophila and protect...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Rising Diesel Prices Increase Financial Pressure on Farmers

Farmers nationwide are dealing with higher diesel and fertilizer expenses, increasing the cost of planting crops, operating equipment, and...

Monday, July 27, 2026

Border Livestock Trade Set for Careful Return

A phased USDA plan will reopen livestock trade ports while using strict inspections and disease monitoring to protect animal health and support...

Friday, July 24, 2026

AgZen Grows Dealer Reach Across North America

AgZen expanded its dealer network with over 200 locations, bringing advanced spray coverage intelligence to more growers and applicators across...

Friday, July 24, 2026

New DrySet Air Brings Smarter Seeding

DrySet Air combines monitoring and control features to help growers improve seeding accuracy, manage inputs efficiently, and reduce common air...

Friday, July 24, 2026

Farm Rescue Campaign Gains NASCAR Spotlight

DEMCO® and Farm Rescue are combining agriculture and motorsports to promote assistance programs and raise funds for farming families...

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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