﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:50 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Illinois Ag Connection</title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com:443/home/rss/939</link><atom:link href="https://illinoisagconnection.com:443/home/rss/939" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Leads Smart Agrichemical Recycling Efforts]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-leads-smart-agrichemical-recycling-efforts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced its 2026 Agrichemical Container Recycling Program, encouraging farmers and agricultural facilities to safely dispose of ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-leads-smart-agrichemical-recycling-efforts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160776]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ewing Agronomy Field Day Brings Experts And Insights For Farmers]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/ewing-agronomy-field-day-brings-experts-and-insights-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Ewing Demonstration Center is preparing to host its annual Agronomy Field Day, offering a valuable learning opportunity for farmers, students, and agricultural ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/ewing-agronomy-field-day-brings-experts-and-insights-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160772]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Randy Houser To Perform Live At Du Quoin State Fair 2026]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/randy-houser-to-perform-live-at-du-quoin-state-fair-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Country music star Randy Houser is scheduled to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Monday, September 7, 2026. This event is expected to bring a lively ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/randy-houser-to-perform-live-at-du-quoin-state-fair-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160550]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pritzker Names Agriculture Expert Addison Page To State Education Committee]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/pritzker-names-agriculture-expert-addison-page-to-state-education-committee</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Addison Page has been appointed as a Member of the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education. 

 This committee plays an important role in improving agricultural ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/pritzker-names-agriculture-expert-addison-page-to-state-education-committee</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160549]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois State Fair Box Office Opens With Giveaways And Exclusive Tickets]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-state-fair-box-office-opens-with-giveaways-and-exclusive-tickets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Illinois State Fair Box Office officially has opened on today, June 1, giving visitors their first chance to buy tickets for concerts, Arena shows, and Grandstand events ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-state-fair-box-office-opens-with-giveaways-and-exclusive-tickets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160497]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[LaHood Meets Illinois Soybean Leaders To Boost Biofuels Growth]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/lahood-meets-illinois-soybean-leaders-to-boost-biofuels-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Congressman Darin LaHood recently visited the Illinois Soybean Association headquarters in Bloomington to meet with leaders, staff, and soybean farmers. The visit created an ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/lahood-meets-illinois-soybean-leaders-to-boost-biofuels-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160102]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Create Pollinator Friendly Gardens At Home This June]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/create-pollinator-friendly-gardens-at-home-this-june</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 National Pollinator Month in June highlights the importance of protecting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles. These species play a major role in sustaining ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/create-pollinator-friendly-gardens-at-home-this-june</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-160101]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Want Higher Soybean Yields? Use Smart Management]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/want-higher-soybean-yields-use-smart-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Double crop soybean farming after wheat harvest can be a good way to increase farm income. However, the growing season is short, so every step must be planned carefully. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/want-higher-soybean-yields-use-smart-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-159895]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Enrolment Open For Emergency Watershed Protection Program Floodplain Easements]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/enrolment-open-for-emergency-watershed-protection-program-floodplain-easements</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has opened enrollment for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program – Floodplain Easements ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/enrolment-open-for-emergency-watershed-protection-program-floodplain-easements</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-159701]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmer Led Movement Transforms Agriculture Through Peer Learning]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/farmer-led-movement-transforms-agriculture-through-peer-learning</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A growing farmer-led movement is helping farmers learn agriculture practices directly from each other. This approach focuses on building trust, improving soil health, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/farmer-led-movement-transforms-agriculture-through-peer-learning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-159700]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>