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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 Farmers Share Conservation Story in Japan

Illinois corn farmers shared conservation stories in Japan showing how...

Public Seed Banks Speed Corn Quality Research

Illinois researchers show public seed banks and modern data tools can...

Illinois Program Seeks Applicants for Soil Health Leadership Training

Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership opens applications for its Soil...

Illinois Roadmap Leads Future Food Innovation

Illinois launched a first of its kind plan to grow alternative proteins...

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...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Hope Wheat - A Game-Changer for Crop Protection

Edgar McFadden’s Hope wheat brought rust resistance to farming strengthened food production and supported global agriculture during one of...

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Pain Patch Research Offers Hope for Livestock

An experimental microneedle patch safely delivered medicine in pigs marking a key step toward long acting pain relief for farm animals .

Thursday, December 18, 2025

New GROWMARK Biological Plant Planned in Missouri

GROWMARK announced plans for a Missouri-based biological manufacturing facility to support rising demand for sustainable crop and animal...

Thursday, December 18, 2025

CLAAS Leads Farm Innovation In 2026

CLAAS launched new award winning machines boosted digital platforms invested in R&D and expects gradual market recovery with moderate sales...

Thursday, December 18, 2025

USDA Confirms Milk Safety During HPAI Response

USDA confirms avian influenza in dairy herds while ensuring milk safety through pasteurization testing biosecurity measures and nationwide...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Agriculture Shows Strength and Progress Despite Major Challenges

In 2025 farmers face economic stress weather challenges and policy delays yet continue forward with support from Farm Bureau through financial aid...

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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