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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 Grants Help Small Farmers Build Local Food Networks

Illinois grants help small farms and processors expand local food...

Illinois Farmers Excel in 2025 NCGA Yield Contest

Illinois corn growers achieved top results in the 2025 NCGA Yield...

Smarter Farming Decisions for Higher Profits

Northwest Illinois farmers can attend an agronomy summit to learn...

Decades Old Base Acres Shape Farm Payments Today

USDA commodity programs still use decades old base acres causing uneven...

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...

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

USDA Offers Low Interest Loans for Texas Producers Hit by Disasters

USDA is providing low interest physical loss loans to Texas producers affected by severe storms helping repair damaged buildings equipment...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Tracking Key Metrics for Dry Cow Health

Modern dairy dry-off is shifting to prioritize animal well-being, as high-producing cows face increased mastitis risk and discomfort during the...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

U.S. Pork Faces Mexico Investigation Over Pricing and Subsidies

Mexico's Secretariat of Economy has launched an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation into U.S. pork imports, alleging unfair...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Agriculture Shows Resilience Through Challenges In 2025

Despite rising costs and low prices agriculture remains resilient in 2025 with policy support labor reforms water clarity and expanded mental...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Japan Reviews US Wheat Supply

Japanese officials visit the United States to discuss soybean admixture in wheat shipments and reinforce trust cooperation and quality standards...

Monday, December 22, 2025

USDA Bridge Aid Supports Farmers

USDA introduced a twelve-billion-dollar farm aid program to help producers manage financial stress while requiring accurate acreage reporting to...

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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