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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

Japanese Media Highlights Illinois Corn Role in Global Biofuel Future

Japanese journalists toured Illinois farms and ethanol facilities to...

ILCAE Celebrates 2025 Agriculture Education Award Winners in Illinois

ILCAE honored top educators, advocates, and supporters across Illinois...

Leadership Meets Innovation at Driftless Beef 2026

The 2026 Driftless Region Beef Conference offers producers key learning...

Rising Leader Vikkie Becker Earns AAW 2025 Recognition

Vikkie Becker from Illinois receives the 2025 AAW Rising Star Award for...

Key Updates and Opportunities for Illinois FFA in 2026

Illinois FFA shares new opportunities, critical reminders, 2026...

Farmdoc Hosts Agriculture Economics Summit in Peoria Region

The Farmdoc agriculture economics summit in Peoria will guide farmers...

New Crop Science Faculty Position at WIU

Western Illinois University is seeking a new Assistant or Associate...

Illinois Study Reveals Better Crop Yields

Two new Illinois studies explain how harvest methods and nutrient...

How Red Meat Exports Boost the Value of Illinois Corn

Red meat exports strengthen the value of Illinois corn by creating...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Monday, December 15, 2025

Lower Beef Slaughter Keeps Consumer Beef Prices High

U.S. beef slaughter falls due to record low herd sizes, reducing supply and keeping beef prices high for consumers while cattle producers continue...

Monday, December 15, 2025

Texas Wheat Board Honors Jackie Rudd with Legacy Award

Jackie Rudd receives the first Texas Wheat Legacy Award for decades of leadership in wheat breeding, helping Texas farmers through research,...

Monday, December 15, 2025

Merck Introduces New Swine Vaccine

Merck Animal Health expands its swine portfolio with Circumvent CL a ready to use vaccine offering targeted protection against key swine diseases...

Friday, December 12, 2025

AI Trade Shifts Reshape US Ag Outlook

Easing trade risks AI investment and strong protein demand are shaping a steadier US agriculture outlook for 2026 amid grain market pressure and...

Friday, December 12, 2025

Senate Bill Seeks Biodiesel Credit Revival

A new Senate bill to restore the biodiesel tax credit is gaining industry support as a way to lower diesel prices support farmers and strengthen...

Thursday, December 11, 2025

USDA Begins 2025 Organic Survey

The USDA is launching the 2025 Organic Survey to collect essential information on organic farming practices and economic activity, with responses...

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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