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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

Prepare for 2025 with livestock workshops

The 2025 Certified Livestock Manager Training workshops in Illinois...

Improve drainage and reduce nutrient loss

The Integrated Water Management Workshop on February 26-27 offers...

2025 Livestock Manager Training workshops announced

Certified Livestock Manager Training workshops in Illinois teach...

February workshop to boost farming efficiency in Illinois

Illinois Extension's workshop, featuring expert-led sessions, will...

From Scholarship to Career Success Ava’s Inspiring Journey

IL Corn Scholarship recipient Ava Splear leveraged financial support...

Farm Credit Illinois Offers Scholarships and Community Grants

Farm Credit Illinois offers $2,500 scholarships for ag students and...

University Project Uses Real World Data for Better Farming

The Data-Intensive Farm Management Project uses precision agriculture...

Corn and Soybean Insights at Illinois Agronomy Summit

The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit focuses on effective corn and...

Illinois Names Soybean as Official State Bean in 2025

Illinois designates soybean as the official state bean through HB 4439,...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Bird Flu mutates but antivirals remain effective

H5N1 bird flu mutations increase severity but remain treatable with approved antivirals. Prevention strategies are key to minimizing risks and...

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Rhode Island's $16 Million push for agricultural conservation

Rhode Island offers $16 million in USDA funds for enhancing farm, ranch, and urban garden sustainability. Apply by February 28, 2025.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Perdue farms resolves child labor allegations

Perdue Farms settles for $4M and enforces stricter compliance measures after child labor laws were violated at their processing facility.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

USDA strengthens rules for fair contract farming

USDA introduces new regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, creating fairness and transparency for livestock and poultry contract...

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Climate smart agriculture for biofuel growth

USDA’s interim rule connects climate-smart agriculture with biofuel programs, offering guidelines for GHG reductions, new opportunities for...

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Wildfires and winds hit California farms

California’s agriculture faces devastation as wildfires and high winds cause massive losses in avocado groves and vineyards, impacting the...

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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