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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

Boosting support for ag teachers and FFA

Agriculture education combines classroom teaching, FFA, and hands-on...

Innovative model enhances food safety for leafy greens

Illinois researchers developed a flexible model to improve food safety...

Illinois agronomy summits for smarter farming

Illinois Agronomy Summits offer valuable research updates and farm...

Farming trends in Illinois ag retail report

The Illinois Ag Retail Survey tracks fertilizer rates, conservation...

Design pays tribute to agriculture as economic backbone

Clanin Creative, a Champaign agency, is a finalist in Illinois’...

Explore local agriculture at Illinois agronomy summits in January

Illinois Agronomy Summits provide expert-led sessions on soil health,...

Celebrating top young farmers and programs

The Farm Bureau Annual Meeting honored young farmers for their...

USDA opens applications for new crop marketing aid

The USDA's new $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops...

Corn growers and monarch butterfly conservation efforts

Corn growers support monarch conservation through collaboration with...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Friday, December 13, 2024

2025 rural economy outlook in the US

CoBank's 2025 report highlights the volatile outlook for US rural industries, influenced by policy changes and economic factors.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Government invests in rural jobs and infrastructure

USDA Rural Development invests $599,415 in Alaska for waste management training, infrastructure improvements, and economic opportunities in rural...

Friday, December 13, 2024

New model enhances food safety in produce

A new model from the University of Illinois helps the produce industry manage food safety risks more effectively, focusing on leafy greens

Friday, December 13, 2024

Land-grant impact on US local food markets

US land-grant universities leverage USDA NIFA programs to foster local agriculture and provide essential support to farmers.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Surge in US corn and soy oil exports

Unexpectedly high US exports of corn and soy oil have forced USDA to revise their 2024-25 forecasts, showing lower stock levels.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Ag tractor and combine sales decline in 2024

Ag tractor and combine sales in the U.S. and Canada experienced significant drops in November 2024 due to high interest rates and market...

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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