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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

CHS Expands Illinois River Grain Operations

CHS Inc. will assume operations of a key Mississippi River grain...

Lake Land GAST Internship Applications Open

Lake Land College is offering paid GAST internships for high school...

ARC PLC Enrollment Faces Major Delay

USDA updated ARC and PLC rules for 2026 but delayed signup. Higher...

Expert Sessions on Crop Nutrition Soil Health

The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will guide farmers on crop...

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture 2026 Illinois Events

Illinois AgriWomen launches 2026 WCFA events to inspire high school...

Clinton County Gains Stewardship Grant Support

Clinton County earned new stewardship grants to expand regenerative...

Illinois Fruit Vegetable School 2026 Knowledge Boost

Illinois Extension hosts a 2026 school offering growers expert...

McHenry County 4-H Beef Weigh in Set for January 2026

Article outlines McHenry County 4H beef weigh in schedule location...

Illinois Farm Operations Excel with Livestock Training

This article explains the 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training...

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Rising Cropland Price Rent Ratio Trend

U.S. farmland prices keep increasing faster than cash rent, creating a growing price gap that could affect farmers, lenders, and future land...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

NCGA Warns Corn Profits Under Pressure

NCGA projects continued financial pressure on corn growers in 2026 while trade protection and expanded ethanol use may offer new market...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

POET Strengthens Rural Biofuel Markets

POET plans to expand its Shelbyville ethanol facility to raise production, grow corn markets, add jobs, and strengthen clean fuel supply while...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Bourgault Launches Next Gen Seeding Systems

Bourgault released new seeders openers and digital controls to help farmers plant faster manage fertilizer better and use connected tools for...

Monday, January 12, 2026

BW Fusion Acquires Seed Technology Firm

BW Fusion strengthens its seed care portfolio by acquiring advanced carrier technology that improves biological seed treatments, supports early...

Friday, January 9, 2026

Purdue Survey Shows Farm Caution

December farm confidence softened slightly due to soybean export competition and tariff uncertainty, though farmland value expectations stayed...

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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