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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

Focus On the Future Meetings Help Illinois Farmers Protect Farm Legacy

Agriculture meetings will guide landowners on succession of economics...

Illinois Farmers Talk Cover Crop Wins

Illinois Extension is hosting a free virtual panel where farmers share...

Illinois Awards 36 million for Local Food Infrastructure

Illinois is launching a new grant program to invest in local food...

Innovation Expands Corn Demand Beyond the Field

Corn innovation is growing demand as renewable air filters show how...

Illinois Extension Winter Webinars Bring Nature Indoors

Illinois Extension will host free winter webinars in 2026 offering...

USDA Raises Concerns Over Fertilizer Market Concentration

USDA officials warn fertilizer market concentration may raise costs for...

2026 Illinois Swine Mixer Brings Industry Leaders Together

The 2026 Illinois Swine Mixer offers expert speakers networking...

Illinois Bull Sale Delivers Proven Cattle Genetics

The Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale returns February 19 offering...

Illinois Educators Share Premium Ag Resources Free

Illinois agriculture teachers gain free access to a shared Google Drive...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Akralos Brings Science Driven Feed Solutions

Akralos Animal Nutrition launches as a new North American company combining ADM and Alltech feed operations to deliver science-based nutrition...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Winter Weather Hits Poultry Farms

A winter storm caused over 100 farm structure collapses in Arkansas and Virginia, heavily affecting poultry farms as snow and sleet placed extreme...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Coalition Urges Fast Action on Year-Round E15 Sales

A national coalition calls on lawmakers to quickly approve year-round E15 fuel sales to ensure lower prices stable markets and strong demand for...

Monday, February 2, 2026

The Power of Kissing as We Age

Kissing helps older adults manage stress strengthen relationships and support emotional health according to aging and wellness experts

Monday, February 2, 2026

Uneven Pork Production Growth Expected In 2026

The global pork sector is expected to see early production gains in 2026 followed by slower output as disease challenges trade changes and herd...

Monday, February 2, 2026

Texas Cotton Faces Uncertain 2026 Season

Texas cotton growers approach the 2026 planting season with concerns over dry weather higher expenses and unstable prices creating financial...

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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