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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

USDA launches survey to guide farm conservation

USDA’s 2024 survey assesses conservation practices across U.S....

USDA disaster designation offers aid for Illinois tornado losses

USDA offers disaster assistance to Illinois farmers facing...

Robotic weeding offers hope against superweeds

Illinois research highlights robotic weeding as a promising approach to...

Latest Illinois 2024 harvest and soil conditions

Illinois reports strong crop harvest progress, aided by warm weather,...

ACES team promotes global agricultural machine safety for farmers

The University of Illinois team aims to reduce farm injuries globally...

Holiday deals on Illinois State Fair passes for carnival fun

The Illinois State Fair offers discounted Mega and Jumbo Passes,...

Learn to grow perfect pumpkins with Illinois Extension program

Join Illinois Extension’s pumpkin-growing program on Nov. 19 to...

Illinois student to lead FFA's million members nationwide

University of Illinois student Thaddeus Bergschneider is the new...

Tara Heath steps up as extension crops educator for Illinois

Tara Heath joins Illinois Extension to support local farmers with crop...

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The value of shelterbelts - more than just trees

Shelterbelts, while difficult to value monetarily, offer significant benefits like increased crop yields, reduced energy costs, improved livestock...

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Dairy exports flourish with CWT deals

CWT secured 89 export contracts in October, sending 11.2 million pounds of dairy products worldwide, boosting support for U.S. dairy cooperatives.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Honouring innovation in wheat production 2024

The 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest awarded top wheat growers nationwide, highlighting yield, quality, and innovative wheat management among 516...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Texas teen wins big at Chevron TRC

Texas teen Tyler Billings clinched the Grand Champion title at Chevron’s Tractor Restoration Competition, impressing judges with his 1980...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Farm Credit Canada funds 82 community projects

Farm Credit Canada has distributed $1.5 million via its AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups, aiding rural development and improving quality of...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

USDA and reinvestment fund expand food access

The USDA has allocated $6 million to Reinvestment Fund to support 45 projects aimed at improving access to healthy food in underserved communities...

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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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