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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 Market Association Names New Executive Director

The Illinois Farmers Market Association appoints Libby Ervin as...

Avett Brothers Set Grandstand Stage Alive at Illinois State Fair

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand...

Illinois Field Day Highlights Benefits and Challenges of Farm Drones

An Illinois Extension field day will teach farmers about spray drones,...

ADM Upgrades Clinton Iowa Corn Plant to Speed Harvest Deliveries

ADM will upgrade its Clinton facility with faster pits, added storage,...

Illinois Farmland Values and Cash Rent Trends for 2026

A new free Illinois report explains farmland values lease trends...

Chicago Ag Students Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

Students at a Chicago agricultural school helped organize a dog...

Illinois Announces Grant Funds to Boost Specialty Crop Industry

Illinois launches a new grant program to support specialty crop...

Illinois Offers Free Recycling Program for Agrichemical Containers

Illinois Department of Agriculture offers a free recycling program for...

New Invasive Asian Copperleaf Weed Detected In Illinois Fields

Farmers in Illinois are advised to identify and control Asian...
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National Agriculture News Headlines

New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Recent research is renewing scrutiny of atrazine, pointing to possible cancer risks tied to long term exposure among farmers, pesticide handlers,...
Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Higher wine prices boosted spending in 2025, but declining consumption and supply cuts are driving a major industry reset across production,...
USDA Bans Lenders from Rural Loan Program

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

USDA Bans Lenders from Rural Loan Program

USDA has barred ten lenders from a rural loan program to address risky lending practices and strengthen oversight while ensuring dependable...
ILM Lowers Biomass Costs for Farmers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

ILM Lowers Biomass Costs for Farmers

Integrated landscape management combines smart technology and crop planning to reduce biomass costs to increase farmer profits and support a...
Childrens Book Shares Farm Based Life Lessons

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Childrens Book Shares Farm Based Life Lessons

A farm-based children’s book helps young readers learn about confidence in self-worth and purpose through a simple and relatable tractor...
USDA Shares Hurricane Help for Farmers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

USDA Shares Hurricane Help for Farmers

USDA encourages farmers to prepare hurricanes and use federal programs that help protect operations and recover losses caused by tropical storms...
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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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