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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

New Soybean Dashboard Supports Farmers

The Policy Design Lab has updated its crop insurance visualization...

Advanced Robot Helps Prevent Crop Losses

Southern Illinois University researchers are creating a robot and AI...

Interactive Tool Helps Track Farm Injuries

Researchers developed an interactive agricultural injury dashboard that...

Plant Cereal Rye Now for Healthier Garden Soil

Cereal rye is an effective cover crop that protects soil, improves...

Illinois Center Advances Food Health and Community Growth

University of Illinois Extension is launching a new center dedicated to...

Ridley Mendota Plant Wins 2026 Feed Facility of the Year

Ridley Feed Ingredients' Mendota, Illinois facility was named the...

Farmer Views on AI Differ Across United States

Recent surveys show Argentine farmers view AI more positively than U.S....

Senate Farm Bill Advances Amid Debate Over Key Agriculture Policies

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the 2026 Farm Bill. The...

Illinois 4-H Auction Opens New Doors

The Illinois 4-H Experience Auction offers unique travel, sports, and...

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Dairy Industry Shifts Focus to Butterfat and Protein

U.S. dairy farmers are boosting farm revenue by producing milk with higher butterfat and protein levels to meet growing consumer demand for...

Friday, September 25, 2026

Ground Beef Prices Remain Steady After Tariff Change

Despite a major expansion of U.S. tariff-rate quotas for lean beef imports, retail ground beef prices dropped by just 2% over three weeks, with...

Friday, September 25, 2026

EPA and HHS Expand Scientific Review of Glyphosate

EPA and HHS have established a joint agreement to share scientific research and evaluate health risks during the ongoing registration review of...

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Choosing the Right Seed Cleaner for Your Farm

The right seed-cleaning equipment can help farmers improve seed quality, reduce contamination, and lower planting costs when using legally saved...

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Farm Equipment Buyers Need to Stay Alert

Scammers are targeting farmers with fake equipment deals. Understanding common fraud tactics can help farmers avoid financial losses and make...

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Precision Agriculture Delivers More with Less Water

A new study found that sensor-based irrigation and precision agriculture tools help farmers save water, improve yields, and produce higher-quality...

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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